Senior People Business Partner
The Voleon Group · Berkeley, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$150k–$180k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Partner with executives, managers, and employees to provide thoughtful, pragmatic HR guidance and resolve complex people-related issues
- Independently lead day-to-day HRBP support for your business areas, using strong judgment to determine when to escalate, align, or seek input
- Work closely with People team and business leaders to proactively identify and implement people initiatives that improve team effectiveness, engagement, and performance
- Execute talent and performance management processes, including talent reviews and calibrations
- Coach managers and leaders to strengthen their capabilities in delivering effective feedback, performance management, and team leadership
- Identify and support organizational design and change efforts as teams grow and evolve
- Serve as a key resource on employee relations, HR policies, and compliance issues, including California and New York employment laws
- Mentor and support more junior HRBPs, contributing to team development and consistency in how we operate
- Collaborate with the broader People team to ensure aligned and effective delivery of People programs
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders
- Experience in both a scaling company and a more established organization
- Strong command of core HRBP disciplines, including performance management, employee relations, and leadership coaching
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and proactively while exercising strong judgment on when to align, escalate, or seek input
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or support the development of more junior team members
- Practical, solutions-oriented approach with strong influence and decision-making skills
- Solid knowledge of California employment laws and regulations
- Exposure to or experience supporting global teams and navigating HR practices across multiple regions
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or equivalent experience
- Preferred: Experience in tech or fintech