Description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

At Vitalant, our people are at the heart of our mission to save and improve lives through blood donation, transplantation, and innovative therapies. We are seeking a Principal HR Partner to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, helping shape and execute human resources strategies that drive organizational success and support our life-saving work. In this role, you will collaborate across Human Resources Centers of Excellence-including Total Rewards, Belonging Together, Talent Acquisition, and Organizational Development-to deliver impactful solutions that enhance employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance. Leading a team of HR Partners, you will foster strong partnerships, guide complex people initiatives, and help cultivate a workplace culture grounded in Vitalant's values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Compensation: $135, 000- $175, 000 + incentive plan eligibility
This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale, AZ; Mather, CA; Denver, CO; Rosemont, IL; or Pittsburgh, PA, and requires working onsite three days per week and from a home office two days per week.

Applications accepted through July 3, 2026

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD& D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As a Principal HR Partner, you'll get to:

• Lead and develop a team of HR Partners, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management to drive business and employee success.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies that align with organizational goals and support business growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, change management, and talent strategies.
• Leverage workforce data, dashboards, and predictive analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development, performance management, and employee engagement programs.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, and performance management initiatives to strengthen organizational capability.
• Champion change management efforts and guide leaders through organizational transformation and business initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture in partnership with Belonging Together and business leaders.
• Contribute to HR operational excellence through budget management, regulatory compliance, process improvements, and continuous enhancement of HR programs and services.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Master's Degree, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of all Human Resources generalist functions (e.g., Employee Relations, talent management, performance management, EEO/AAP, Compensation & Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Training, and Employment law), required.
• Knowledge of effective general business management practices, required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Human Capital Strategist (HCS), and/or similar HR certification, preferred.

EXPERIENCE
10 years of Human Resource Generalist or HRP experience, required. To include:

• Supporting employees at multiple levels
• Utilizing data to identify insights that drive actions
• Experience managing change initiatives including operational restructuring, business process redesign, adoption of new technology, etc.
• Experience with HR/OD/DEIB dashboard reporting and analytics
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Multi-site/state experience
• Working in a matrixed organizational support model

4 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role, preferred.
Principal experience participating in labor union negotiations and management of union employees, preferred
Nationwide experience, preferred
Blood services or healthcare-related work experience, preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. This position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to analyze, interpret and address operational needs and to provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse groups of people and to be viewed as a credible business partner is crucial to success.
• Must have a participative management style, strong team development, coaching skills, and the ability to lead and motivate senior and executive-level managers.
• Ability to work in a variable, fast paced environment, to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel (20+%)
• Extensive knowledge of computer applications including MS Office, HRIS systems databases and the ability to learn new software rapidly.

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Location:
9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Job Category:
Corporate

Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org

If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.