The HR Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support to all levels of the organization. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. 

As an HR Business Partner, you must demonstrate a strong business acumen and understanding of the technology industry (specifically Engineering/Software Development, Product Management, and/or Product Design),  as well as functional knowledge of all aspects of human resources management.  You will serve as a resource supporting employee engagement, employee relations, talent management, performance management and development strategies. You must have the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to impact continual improvements in business objectives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide  guidance, advice, and support to employees and managers on all functional areas of HR

• Build strong partnerships with managers and their teams; provide coaching and counsel to all levels within defined client groups/departments

• Act as a culture champion, helping to deliver consistent messaging while also working to highlight areas of strength as well as necessary improvements within the department and/or organization

• Skilled management of employee relations issues and demonstrated ability to exercise judgment in bringing to a successful resolution

• Drive successful talent management by partnering with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to identify high potential employees, succession planning and creation of talent development plans, to meet the needs of the business

• Lead projects and participate in HR-related programs and practices to support the effective execution of activities such as new hire onboarding,  benefits enrollment, quarterly review process and compensation analysis and planning 

• Ensure tactical execution of day-to-day HR services including employee changes and requisition management

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience working in the technology industry as an HR Generalist or Business Partner is required; Experience working with Engineering, Software Development, Product Management and/or Information Technology teams is highly preferred

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent; advanced degree and/or HR certification is  helpful

• Must be comfortable with an extremely high volume, fast paced workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves"

• Broad knowledge of HR policies and practices and the capability to influence by building positive working relationships and partnerships

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills along with the ability to balance being analytical and fact-based while being people-focused

• Demonstrated success in a high-touch, service oriented environment

• Excellent project management skills, prioritization and creative problem solving

• Strong business acumen and understanding of important drivers for the business

• Proven ability to establish credibility and develop trusted partnerships at all levels across the organization

• Strong knowledge of multiple state laws and regulations  

• A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement

• Previous experience supporting remote employees and/or remote sites, as well as  contract/temporary employees in multiple geographic locations