HRBP Specialist

About the role

As an HR Business Associate, you'll support several more senior HR Business Partners and the managers and employees of the teams they support across Etsy. You'll own assigned work, handle straightforward people questions using established policies and practices, and seek guidance on complex or sensitive matters. You'll build skills in employee relations, performance, compensation, and hiring through hands-on work, shadowing, and feedback from experienced HRBPs. This role is a first step into HR Business Partnering for someone who takes ownership, follows through, is curious, and wants to learn.

Team culture

• Operate as thought partners, working side-by-side with leaders to understand business context and solve real challenges
• Value ownership and follow-through — trust each other to take the lead and deliver high-impact work
• Learn from experienced Senior HRBPs and leaders, with opportunities to take on increasingly complex and strategic work
• Share knowledge openly, give direct and constructive feedback, and actively support each other's development
• Strong sense of collaboration and flexibility — step in where needed and navigate ambiguity together
• Continuously evolve how we work, iterating on HRBP processes, programs, and ways of working to improve impact

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work that supports more senior HRBPs, with clear expectations and guidance as needed
• Answer straightforward employee and manager questions using established best practices and policies, bringing complex or sensitive matters to an HRBP or Employee Relations partner
• Help managers navigate performance and development processes and resources, with guidance from more senior HRBPs on individual situations
• Own defined steps in performance cycles, promotions, engagement surveys, and compensation planning, including tracking deadlines, preparing materials, and following up on outstanding actions
• Gather and analyze people data on a regular basis, such as headcount, attrition, and engagement; check accuracy and share observations with HRBP teammates to inform their work
• Support team-level organizational changes and headcount tracking through accurate documentation
• Lead small, well-defined projects with short timelines; keep partners informed and flag obstacles early
• Maintain HRBP processes and resources, and suggest improvements based on recurring questions or observable gaps

This is a sample of the kinds of work this role will require. The role will encompass other tasks, and job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in HR (including functions outside of HRBP), or a related field
• Clear, tactful communication and the ability to work respectfully with people across backgrounds, locations, and work modes
• Curiosity about Etsy's business, and the ability to ask questions to clarify employee needs, leader priorities, and HR goals
• Sound judgment on straightforward issues, considering the facts and employee and business needs, and knowing when to seek guidance
• Care and discretion when handling confidential information
• Comfort using spreadsheets and other tools to organize data, check accuracy, and identify patterns
• The ability to prioritize based on urgency and complexity, meet deadlines, and communicate when capacity or priorities change
• Foundational knowledge of HR processes and policies, and a habit of seeking and applying feedback

Benefits

In addition to salary, you'll be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and competitive benefits that support you and your family.

Pay

Base salary is determined by your location, skills, and experience. Etsy uses two geographic pay zones to reflect the labor markets where we compete for talent:

• Geo-1 (New York City metropolitan area, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle metropolitan area): $94,000 - $127,000 USD Annual
• Geo-2 (all other U.S. locations): $84,000 - $114,000 USD Annual

Schedule & location

We prioritize candidates based within commutable distance of Etsy's Brooklyn Office. Depending on proximity, we ask team members to come in once or twice per week. Remote candidates outside commutable distance may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the expectation of occasional travel to the office.