# Human Resource Business Partner

**Company:** [BuildOps](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/buildops)
**Location:** Raleigh, NC
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $120k – $150k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** HRIS, hibob, deel, lattice, Performance Management, Employee Relations, talent management, hr compliance, employment law, hr analytics
**Posted:** 2026-07-17

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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