HR Business Partner (6 month contract)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our growing team. This role will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, driving HR initiatives that align with business goals.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Aid 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

• Extraordinary people skills: must be 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-6 years of HR experience, preferably in a business partner role.
• 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.

Benefits

• $100k - $145k base salary range + annual bonus.
• Generous equity grants- become an owner in our company!
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules.
• Work from home stipend.
• Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days.
• Company events and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers.

Pay

Contract compensation $80-90 hourly.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule.