Principal Talent Business Partner

About the role

YETI is seeking a Principal Talent Business Partner to partner closely with executive leaders particularly within Technology and digital functions (including SEO and broader tech teams) to design and execute forward-looking talent and organizational strategies. This role combines deep business acumen, organizational design expertise, and change leadership to enable scalable growth and high-performance teams. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and large-scale transformation initiatives across key business functions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Partnership
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning talent strategy with business priorities
• Lead workforce planning and organizational strategy for evolving technology and digital capabilities
• Translate long-term business strategy into proactive talent roadmaps, ensuring the organization has the capabilities, leadership, and structure needed to achieve future growth objectives
• Organizational Design & Effectiveness
• Drive org design initiatives, including restructuring, role clarity, and operating model evolution
• Apply insights from prior organizational experience to build scalable, high-performing teams
• Leverage data and external market insights to diagnose organizational health, identify capability gaps, and recommend structural improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and business performance
• Transformation & Change Leadership
• Lead complex design change initiatives, including end-to-end change management planning and execution
• Build and deliver clear, compelling communication strategies to support adoption and engagement
• Ensure change efforts are measurable, sustainable, and aligned with long-term business outcomes
• Talent & Leadership Development
• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen organizational capability and effectiveness
• Identify and accelerate top talent while building robust succession pipelines
• What You Bring
• 10+ years of progressive HR / Talent Business Partner experience, including significant time supporting executive-level stakeholders
• Prior experience with demonstrated exposure to organizational design and transformation work
• Proven track record in organizational design, operating model development, and workforce strategy
• Experience supporting technology organizations or digital functions (e.g., SEO, engineering, product) preferred
• Strong expertise in leading large-scale change initiatives, including communication strategy and stakeholder management
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate business priorities into talent solutions
• What Sets You Apart
• Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels with equal effectiveness
• Strong business acumen with a consultative, data-driven approach
• Exceptional influence skills and executive presence
• Experience navigating high-growth or evolving organizational environments
• #LI-MA1
• Benefits & Perks:
• Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.
• YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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• YETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at accommodationrequest@yeti.com .

Benefits

Additional Information

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

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