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Human Resource Business Partner

HR Business Partner partnering with managers on talent management, employee relations, performance, and compliance in a fast-growing tech startup. Requires 3-6 years HR experience, bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of employment law.

120k – 150k/yr
Hybrid3+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

Strategic HR Partnership

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to managers on people-related matters, including workforce planning, team structure, performance management and employee engagement.
  • Align HR initiatives with business objectives to drive performance and employee success.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Act as a trusted resource for employees, addressing concerns and fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Handle employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.
  • Implement and support engagement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Talent & Performance Management

  • Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and career development discussions.
  • Coach managers on employee development strategies and succession planning.
  • Assist in executing learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities.

HR Compliance & Policies

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
  • Update and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a fair and compliant workplace.
  • Partner with legal and HR teams on employment law matters as needed.

Compensation & Benefits Support

  • Provide guidance on compensation and benefits programs to support talent attraction and retention.
  • Assist in annual salary review processes and benchmarking efforts.

HR Metrics & Reporting

  • Analyze HR data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for business leaders.
  • Support HR initiatives through reporting on key metrics such as turnover, engagement, and DEI efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3-6 years of HR experience, preferably in a business partner role.
  • Extraordinary people skills: empathetic, patient, confident, good-humored, and able to interact well with a broad spectrum of personality types.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong understanding of HR best practices, employee relations, and employment law.
  • Proven experience in human resources, preferably in a fast-paced high-growth start-up environment.
  • Ability to assess needs, solve problems, and provide creative solutions that align with the business’s needs and goals.
  • Strong knowledge of local labor laws and compliance. Preferred knowledge of state laws in multiple states.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in HRIS (preferably HiBob and Deel) and performance management systems (preferably Lattice).
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
  • HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred but not required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with HRIS systems and HR analytics is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $120,000 - $150,000 base salary range + bonus
  • Generous equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
  • One-time work-from-home allowance
  • Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days
  • Company events and team-building activities

Skills

HRIShibobdeellatticePerformance ManagementEmployee Relationstalent managementhr complianceemployment lawhr analytics

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