HR Business Partner

Are you a people person?  Do you like helping others solve problems and navigate their own path?  We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic People Business Partner to join the 8am People team!

Reporting into the Senior Manager, People Business Partners, you will work alongside key stakeholders to support employees within specific functions of the business and carry out people programs to foster employee fulfillment and organizational effectiveness.  You’ll help to build and implement high-impact initiatives and efficient processes across a myriad of strategic functions.  You will be essential in helping to scale, integrate and support the day-to-day operations of a growing team.  

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted business partner to the organization, supporting employees at all levels.
• Provide proactive coaching and guidance through sticky situations that enable resolution.
• Promote a culture of learning by supporting the team with unbiased perspective, counsel and “radically candid” feedback. 
• Drive people team initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including annual performance, talent development and compensation reviews.  
• Partner with management and cross-functional stakeholders to to design and launch programs and strategy; foster diversity, equity and inclusion, operational excellence employee engagement and internal communications.  
• Critically think through problems and needs to help influence the best outcomes for the people and the business.
• Respond to People related questions and provide guidance to other People Business Partners supporting the organization. 
• Assist with managing employee relations, benefits, compensation, and onboarding/offboarding) while wearing your compliance goggles (i.e. maintaining documentation and staying current on employment law) where necessary.

About You

• 5+ years of professional experience in various aspects of HR.
• 2+ years experience in a business partner or related capacity.  
• Experience supporting the Sales function as a Business Partner also preferred.
• You have a broad understanding of HR programs including coaching, performance management and have experience working with all levels of the organization.
• You have deep employee relations experience including local / state / federal legislation and are comfortable leading internal investigations / resolving conflict as necessary.    
• You have specific experience working and supporting employees based in Canada (Ontario and /or British Columbia province preferred).  
• You’re a great listener and have a knack for building trust-based relationships at all levels. You maintain objective, honest, confident, and clear communications.
• Others would describe you as nimble, and able to fly both high and low. You know how to zoom out and think on behalf of an organization while zooming in to tackle nuances at an individual level. 
• You have strong executive presence and hold a self-starter mindset, have the gumption to take the wheel before being asked, and take comfort in significant responsibility--no matter how administrative or strategic it is.
• You have a passion for continued learning and development with at least a Bachelor’s degree and thrive in a culture of feedback.
• You are highly motivated and process-driven with exceptional attention to detail.
• You are fluent in “people problem-solving.” You’re a quick study who can chart the best course of action while accounting for potential impact across people, teams, and the company.
• You are aligned with 8am’s people philosophy. You believe in the impact of building a high-performing culture, understand the work that is necessary to keep employees engaged to meet company goals, and know how to use data and tech to glean insights.
• You hold yourself to the highest standards when it comes to your professionalism - both in your conduct and the way you present yourself to others. 
• You understand the critical impact you make on the business by keeping the confidentiality of both our people and business. 
• Preferred location: Austin, Texas, with a willingness to work in a hybrid office setting.

Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ.  8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.