Senior People Operations Business Partner
About the role
The Senior People Operations Business Partner is a trusted partner to leaders and employees, helping build an engaged, high-performing organization. This role blends strategic business partnership with strong operational execution, using data, AI-powered tools, and thoughtful people practices to support team effectiveness, leader capability, and company growth.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to understand business goals and translate them into thoughtful people strategies.
- Coach managers on performance, employee relations, feedback, development, engagement, and organizational change.
- Support key people moments: hiring planning, onboarding, promotions, investigations, exits, and change management.
- Strong understanding of compensation philosophy, pay equity principles, and market benchmarking practices, partnering with managers on informed, consistent, and equitable pay decisions.
- Use people data and qualitative insights to identify trends and risks, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Leverage AI tools and emerging HR technology to improve workflows and scale people operations.
- Partner internally to build and iterate on AI solutions and tools.
- Drive scalable people programs aligned with core values and business needs.
- Partner on talent planning, workforce planning, succession, and org design.
- Guide performance management processes and support leaders in making sound talent decisions.
- Serve as a thought partner on employee relations matters with empathy, judgment, and consistency.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal on program execution and compliance.
- Build manager capability through clarity, tools, and reinforcement of strong people leadership practices.
Qualifications
- 6+ years in an HR/People Business Partner role, ideally in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Demonstrated experience helping organizations grow from early stage to scale
- Strong business partnering skills with the ability to build trust across functions and leadership styles
- Excellent manager coaching experience, including performance management, ER, and org change
- Analytical mindset with hands-on experience using people data and dashboards to drive decisions
- Demonstrated experience with AI tools and applying emerging HR technology to improve operations and employee experience
- Experience partnering cross-functionally on AI-powered tools such as HR chatbots or self-service platforms
- Sound judgment on employee relations, compliance, and sensitive matters
- Familiarity with employment law and practical HR compliance
- Strong communicator who can facilitate difficult conversations and adapt to different audiences
- Comfortable moving between strategy and execution with a low-ego, builder mindset
- Experience in a SaaS environment preferred
- Experience supporting global or multi-regional people operations a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation package including stock options
Flexible work schedule
Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
Opportunity to make a real impact every day
Work with a dynamic and growing team
Unlimited PTO
Pay
The base salary range for this full-time position is posted below, plus equity and benefits. Variable pay, bonuses, and other cash compensation will be discussed throughout the interview process.
AssetWatch Salary Range (US): $142,000 - $160,000 USD
Schedule
AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do. We want our team members to thrive - that’s why we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.