# Senior HR Business Partner

**Company:** [Upside](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/upside)
**Location:** Washington, DC, New York, NY
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $127k – $160k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Hr Business Partner, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Development, People Data Analysis, Employment Law, Organizational Change
**Posted:** 2025-12-22

> Senior HR Business Partner supporting Engineering and Retail teams with performance management, employee relations, talent programs, and scaling people initiatives in a hybrid role.

## Job Description

## What you’ll do
- Partner with people managers across multiple client groups, such as Engineering and Retail Go-To-Market, to support day-to-day people needs and deliver consistent, high-quality HR support.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, engagement, and team efficiency.
- Support and implement people programs and processes, including performance reviews, talent discussions, and employee development initiatives.
- Analyze people data and trends to find opportunities and recommend practical, actionable solutions.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, encouraging open communication and reinforcing Upside’s culture and core values.
- Manage employee relations matters with fairness, discretion, and partnership with senior HR leaders as appropriate.
- Support organizational change initiatives and evolving team needs in a scaling company.
- Partner cross-functionally within the People & Workplace team to deploy programs, policies, and tools.
- Escalate and collaborate with the Sr. Principal HRBP on complex or sensitive matters involving senior leaders or broader organizational impact.
- Contribute to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.

## Competencies You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or comparable HR role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Working Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, with the ability to apply them thoughtfully and consistently.
- Experience supporting people managers and employees across a variety of teams or functions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting as business needs evolve.
- Ability to balance empathy with sound judgment and discretion.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
- A hands-on mentality with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

## Compensation
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $127,000 - $160,000 + equity + benefits.

## Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
- Equity (ISOs)
- 401(k) program
- Family planning programs + paid parental leave
- Physical fitness and wellness memberships
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
- Flexible work environment
- Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
- Employee Resource Groups
- Learning and Development stipend

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