HR Business Partner (US)

ATG (Auction Technology Group); United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

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ATG (Auction Technology Group) seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to lead workforce strategy for its US organisation, reporting to the Head of Workforce Development in the UK. You will translate business needs into talent plans, design organization structures, and guide leaders through change.

This role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, headcount budgeting, performance management, and succession planning, partnering with Finance, Talent Acquisition and the broader People team for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, organizational psychology, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or workforce planning roles.
• Strong knowledge of US employment law and multi-state HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to US senior leaders on people strategy, org design and talent decisions.
• Translate business strategy into US workforce plans and collaborate with the UK Head of Workforce Development.
• Own headcount budgeting and rolling workforce plans for capacity, cost, location and talent.

Job description

Vacancy No VN431Status ActiveLocation Remote USLocation CountryLocation RegionLocation CityDescription Who are we?Auction Technology Group (ATG) is transforming the multi-billion-dollar global auction industry. Our platforms connect thousands of auction houses with buyers in over 170 countries, powering more than $15 billion in annual sales. Through innovative online auction technologies, we help auctioneers expand their reach, boost efficiency, and maximize value—while giving bidders unrivaled access to rare and specialized items.As a publicly traded company, ATG has scaled from $18 million to $170 million in revenue, with sustained growth beyond the pandemic. We're modernizing one of the last industries to fully go digital—building a global, category-defining business in the process.The RoleWe’re building a Workforce Development function designed to help ATG make better, more deliberate decisions about its workforce as the business transforms and grows. We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to lead that work in the US, partnering with leaders to translate business strategy into the organization, capabilities and talent needed to deliver it.At the core of this role is workforce strategy and active workforce management: helping leaders see where they have the right capacity and capabilities, and what needs to evolve. You’ll use workforce data and business context to shape organizational design, workforce plans, talent and succession decisions, location and hiring strategies, and the ongoing management of performance. It’s a strategic role and a builder role - you’ll create the frameworks, operating rhythms and tools that give leaders a clear view of their organizations, and stay close enough to the work to make sure the decisions actually happen.Reporting to our Head of HR in the UK, you’ll be the HR Business Partner for our US organization, partnering directly with the CPO, executive and senior leaders and their teams, and working closely with our broader People team, which owns core employee lifecycle and people operations.You’ll bring strong commercial instincts and an understanding that great HR partnership isn’t simply about advising leaders - it’s about helping them build and continuously manage a workforce that can deliver the strategy. You should be equally comfortable challenging a leader on the shape of their organization, digging into workforce and financial data, leading a talent discussion, and building a workforce plan from scratch.Key Responsibilities What You’ll OwnStrategic Partnering•Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leaders and management across the US business on people strategy, org design, and business-critical talent decisions•Translate business strategy into workforce and people plans, working closely with the Head of Workforce Development (UK) to align US execution with the wider global approach•Partner with leaders on organization design - team structure, role design, spans and layers, role clarity, critical capabilities, and whether work sits in the right place, team and level - to support scalable growth•Identify workforce risks and opportunities (e.g. skills gaps, attrition hotspots, succession gaps) and translate these into actionable plans•Own headcount budgeting and forecasting for the US population, and build rolling workforce plans across capacity, capabilities, cost, location and talent so planning is continuous rather than an annual exercise•Support talent review and succession planning processes, identifying key talent and building robust development and retention plans•Sponsor and execute the US performance management cycle end to end - goal setting, reviews, calibration and follow-through - ensuring fair, consistent outcomes across teams and holding managers accountable for honest conversations and for acting where performance falls short•Coach managers on career development, promotions and internal mobility, and build progressive development plans for business-critical and high-potential talent - stretch assignments, structured learning and clear promotion criteriaBuilding & Hands-On Execution•Support in the designing and building of the workforce planning frameworks, tools, and processes this new function needs from the ground up•Own delivery end-to-end: turn agreed plans into concrete project plans, timelines and outcomes, and personally drive them to completion rather than handing off execution•Get into the detail, building models, drafting materials, and running processes yourself in a lean function without a large supporting team•Pressure-test and continuously improve new frameworks based on what works operationally, with a bias for action - knowing when a quick, workable solution beats a fully polished oneChange Management & Leadership Coaching•Support on change management plans for organizational changes, restructures, and growth initiatives in the US•Coach senior leaders and managers through complex people situations, building their confidence and capability as people leaders•Own employee relations for the US population - coaching managers through day-to-day issues and leading investigations, conduct, performance and exit matters - partnering with the Director (UK) on complex or precedent-setting casesWorkforce Economics & Decisions•Connect workforce decisions to the economics of the business - headcount investment, productivity, hiring, attrition and the trade-offs between them - so leaders can see the cost and return of the choices they make•Bring a commercial lens to organizational trade-offs, modelling options such as build versus hire versus redeploy, location mix and role level, and making a clear recommendation rather than presenting data aloneData, Insights & Reporting•Use workforce data and people analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities, bringing an evidence-based approach that balances data with commercial and cultural context•Personally build and maintain regular workforce planning dashboards and reporting for leadership, rather than relying on other teams to produce themStakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration•Partner closely with existing HR colleagues to ensure strategic workforce plans are delivered operationally, and that on-the-ground insight feeds back into planning•Collaborate with global HR colleagues to share best practice and maintain a consistent approach across regions•Partner with Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on integrated workforce and business planningKey Requirements What You’ll Bring•Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field•8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner or in workforce planning/organizational design•A proven operator and builder: experience standing up new HR processes, tools or functions from scratch, and owning delivery end-to-end from recommendation through to hands-on execution and measurable outcomes•Strong knowledge of US employment law and multi-state HR compliance considerations•Hands-on experience with workforce planning, org design and talent management frameworks - including building the underlying models and tools - with strong analytical skills to turn workforce data into clear, actionable recommendations•Excellent influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience partnering with and presenting to senior leaders - including remote or international leadership - and the confidence to have candid conversations with them•Demonstrated change management experience in a growing or evolving business•Comfortable operating autonomously as the senior strategic HR presence in the US and at both altitudes - credible with senior leaders one moment, heads-down building a spreadsheet, process or deck the next - while collaborating closely with US-based HR/People colleaguesPreferred•SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification•Experience operating in a global or matrixed organization spanning UK, EU and US marketsWe recognise that not every candidate will tick every box. If you have strong HRBP or workforce planning experience, a strategic mindset, and a genuine passion for the people side of a growing tech business, we’d love to hear from you.Auction Technology Group is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.The pay range for this role is $115,000 to $125,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.Employment Type PermanentDurationBusiness Name ProxibidFunction Name Human Resources