Principal

What this level means

Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas

Scope

Multiple systems or a technical domain

Autonomy

Sets direction within the domain

Complexity

Novel, high-ambiguity problems; establishes the approach

Impact

Org / multi-team outcomes

Decision rights

Authority over a technical domain

Leadership

Leads cross-team technical initiatives

Typical experience

8–12 yrs

What you'd do

• Shapes HR strategy
• Manages enterprise-level programs
• Oversees compensation strategy
• Advises on organizational development
• Leads HR transformation initiatives
• Collaborates with executive leadership
• Ensures alignment with business goals
• Develops succession planning strategies
• Oversees HR budget and resource allocation
• Drives innovation in HR practices
• Shape HR strategy
• Manage enterprise-level programs
• Oversee compensation strategy

Skills, knowledge & tools

• HR strategy shaping
• Program management
• Compensation strategy
• Organizational development
• HR transformation leadership
• Executive collaboration
• Business alignment
• Succession planning
• HR strategy development
• Enterprise program management
• Compensation frameworks
• Organizational development principles
• HR transformation processes
• Executive collaboration techniques
• Business alignment strategies
• Succession planning methods
• Visionary leadership and innovation
• Ability to build consensus
• Resilience and adaptability
• Strategic HR planning
• Organizational Development
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving

What good looks like

• ~9–12+ years HR experience
• Extensive HR functional knowledge
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
• Experience in strategic HR roles
• Proven leadership in HR

Common titles

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.

O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations (inferred)

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