Senior People Business Partner

About Us

Thrive is a rapidly growing technology solutions provider focusing upon Cloud, Cyber Security, Networking, Disaster Recovery and Managed Services. Our corporate culture, engineering talent, customer-centric approach, and focus upon “next generation” services help us stand out amongst our peers. Thrive is on the look-out for individuals who don’t view their weekdays spent at “a job”, but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER. If you’re attracted to a “work hard, play hard” environment, seeking the guidance, training, and experience necessary to build a lucrative career, then welcome to THRIVE!

We’re hiring a hands-on People Business Partner based in Massachusetts (with the ability to work out of the Woburn, MA office as needed) to support our managers and empower employees across the U.S. As we continue to build and grow, this role will play a key part in shaping the employee experience. Reporting to the VP of Talent and People Business Partners, you'll help lead and deliver people initiatives that foster engagement, development, and a strong, inclusive culture.

Your Impact:

As part of our People Business Partner Team, you’ll work closely with leaders and employees to support Thrive’s growth and help make it a great place to work. Reporting to the VP, Talent and People Business Partners, you’ll contribute to key People initiatives around talent assessment, management, employee engagement and experience. You’re someone who enjoys jumping in to help, solving problems, and making a positive impact. You bring a collaborative spirit, a willingness to learn, and a can-do attitude to everything you do.

What You'll Do At Thrive:

Help Thrive Become Future-Ready
You'll take a hands-on consultative approach to solving problems and supporting organizational success by:

• Acting as a talent advisor for leaders and employees — connecting business goals to people strategies.
• Helping leaders make better decisions and build high-performing, resilient teams.
• Applying structured problem-solving and data-informed insights (both qualitative and quantitative) to guide decisions.
• Supporting leaders with organizational design — helping to ensure teams are structured with the right roles and skillsets to support business objectives.

Build a Competitive, Scalable Organization
You’ll contribute to delivering and scaling core talent programs that align with Thrive’s evolving needs, including:

• Supporting leaders in setting clear goals, coaching teams, and developing talent.
• Helping deliver talent programs around mentorship, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Guiding leaders and teams through organizational change, helping them stay aligned and resilient through growth.

Create an Exceptional Employee Experience
Thrive’s culture is core to our success — and you’ll play a key role in nurturing it by:

• Offering insights and recommendations on cultural and engagement initiatives.
• Supporting implementation of programs focused on employee wellbeing, DEI, and overall talent management.
• Acting as a trusted partner to resolve conflict, foster positive employee relations, and minimize unwanted turnover.
• Delivering and supporting People processes that matter most to our teams and culture.

Drive Operational Excellence & Compliance
You’ll also be a key contributor to how we scale and support smart, compliant People operations:

• Provide support and guidance on local employment compliance.
• Helping to evolve and improve People-related processes and systems as Thrive continues to grow.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:

Experience & Education:

• 4+ years of experience as a People Business Partner in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field

HR Knowledge – Working understanding of core HR areas such as:

• HR advisory and business partnership

• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management and career development
• Training and development program delivery
• Organizational development and change management

Global & Remote Experience:

• Experience working with a global workforce, including remote and distributed teams; working knowledge of Canadian employment a major plus
• Ability to navigate cultural nuance, employment regulations, and regional compliance requirements

Interpersonal & Analytical Skills:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Skilled at building trust and credibility across all levels of the organization
• Able to utilize critical thinking to guide decision-making
• Capable of handling sensitive issues with discretion, diplomacy, and care

Mindset & Agility:

• Able to pivot quickly and confidently — you can go from 0 to 60 mph when priorities shift
• Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving complex, people-related challenges
• Committed to with demonstrated behaviors aligning to our core values (People, Customers, Attitude, Ownership)

Thrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 annually. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, location and certifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.