Principal People Business Partner, Corporate Functions

Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!

We are seeking a Principal II People Business Partner to join our global People Team team, where innovation knows no borders. This team aligns global talent strategies with business objectives to build high-performance organizations, drive impactful change, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As a Principal II People Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic consultant to executive leaders across Corporate Functions (People Team, Finance, and Legal). Operating in a complex global matrix, you will connect business priorities with Centers of Excellence to design scalable workforce strategies, lead organizational change, and champion high-performance talent initiatives. This role requires executive presence, exceptional business acumen, strong comfort with ambiguity, and a track record of driving strategic talent outcomes.

What you'll do

• Partner with executive leaders to design and execute global talent strategies that drive business performance across Corporate Functions.

• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts as client groups scale and adapt to change.

• Direct talent and succession planning, high-potential development, executive coaching, and leadership hiring in partnership with Centers of Excellence.

• Leverage workforce analytics, attrition data, and hiring trends to inform People strategies and manage regional HR programs under tight deadlines.

• Use AI-enabled tools and HR analytics to streamline People processes, elevate data-driven decision-making, and accelerate talent initiatives.

What you'll bring

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience with a strong track record in a strategic People Business Partner role partnering with and coaching executive stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, understand global cultural nuances, and align talent strategies directly with business outcomes.

• Practical experience using generative AI tools, automation, or analytics to elevate strategic HR work and improve operational effectiveness.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in HR or a related discipline.

• Experience working in technology, software, airline, or travel industries.

Benefits that support you

We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses

• Flexible work options

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Generous PTO and holidays

• Strong retirement planning support

• Family-friendly benefits

• Professional development opportunities

Reasonable Accommodation Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at [email protected]

Affirmative Action Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW Stay connected with Sabre Careers