About the role
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, Commercial - DTC & Sales
As a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and driving business outcomes as the HR partner to our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Sales team. This is a high-performing, engaged group that moves quickly and sets a high bar for itself. You will partner closely with e-commerce leaders and other business leaders to align people plans with organizational goals, foster a high-performance culture, and support talent development in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. You bring energy, curiosity, and a hands-on approach, and you enjoy helping a team grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR partner for the DTC and Sales teams, delivering all core HR business partner services.
- Manage the full team member hiring experience, including creating requisitions, serving on interview panels, preparing offer letters, and conducting new hire orientations.
- Build organizational design models and change management plans that keep the team’s structure effective as the business evolves.
- Design and deliver training and development programs that target specific team needs and build both technical and leadership skills.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.
- Lead and execute HR initiatives that support business objectives, including performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.
- Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs), the HR teams that specialize in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards, to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Champion SharkNinja’s culture and values, ensuring a consistent and inclusive employee experience.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Support change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic HR business partner role.
- Working fluency with Claude and other AI tools, with a demonstrated interest in applying them to everyday HR work.
- A strong ability to learn quickly, adapt to new tools and processes, and keep pace with a changing business.
- Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior leaders.
- Ability to manage both tactical and strategic work, moving with speed to execute on critical priorities.
- Experience in a high-growth, matrixed, or global organization is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Growth mindset, with a desire to solve problems.
- Energy and a positive, collaborative presence that fits a high-performing team.
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 10% of the time.
Location: Needham, MA. Hybrid, with 3 days per week in office.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$129,100—$198,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com