People Business Partner

Reserv; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserv is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to create a seamless, supportive experience for every employee in a remote-first environment. You will partner with leadership to manage onboarding, HR support, and lifecycle processes while driving continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

In this role you will own performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation, and scalable HR programs, balancing empathy with compliance across a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years in People Operations with at least 2 years in a Business Partner/advisory role.
• 2+ years in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment balancing ambiguity with speed.
• Proficient with HR systems (Rippling).
• High emotional and social intelligence with diverse groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently with attention to detail.
• Decisive problem solver in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional ethics around confidentiality and sensitive information.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and develop.
• Passionate about people and systems; proficient with Apple, Google Suite, and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and sparing partner to managers on team dynamics and workforce planning.
• Lead employee relations with empathy, compliance, and business needs.
• Manage performance review cycles, calibrations, and coaching.
• Design and iterate HR programs to scale processes and automation.
• Ensure compliance and data privacy; serve as a point of contact for questions.
• Analyze HR data and deliver insights to leadership to inform People strategy.

Skills

People Operations

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Growth mindset

Process improvement

Strategic partnership

Tools

Rippling

Google Workspace

Slack

Apple devices

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for a People Operations Business Partner to create a seamless and supportive experience for every employee at Reserv. In this role, you will manage key processes throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to HR support, while serving as a trusted partner to both team members and leadership. You will need to combine empathy, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, remote environment where we value initiative, clear communication, and continuous improvement.

What we need:

Strategic Partner

• Act as a trusted advisor and sparing partner to manager and team leads. Provide guidance on team dynamics, performance management, and workforce planning to support business needs.
• Develop HR strategies that help drive performance, retention, and engagement across departments.

Employee Relations

• Be the go-to resource for complex employee relations matters, balancing empathy with compliance and business needs.
• Address employee-related issues with a solutions-oriented approach and escalating complex matters as needed.
• Help leaders proactively address team health concerns, and interpersonal conflicts before they upscale.
• Partner with the VP, of People Operations to support investigations, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution while ensuring fairness and compliance
• Help foster an inclusive, equitable, and engaging remote-first culture, using data and feedback to make educated recommendations.

Performance & Talent Management

• Manage the performance review cycle, conduct calibrations, coach managers on delivering feedback and growth conversations.
• Collaborate with the VP, of People Operations to implement talent development programs, and promotion processes, and help roll out career frameworks and growth paths the scale with the company.

HR Programming

• Help design, implement, and continuously improve HR programs, policies, and workflows that span the employee lifecycle with a focus on scaling and automation.
• Leverage data and employee feedback to recommend changes to the People Ops process that help increase efficiency and impact
• Assist with projects related to employee engagement, recognition, onboarding, and retention.

Operations & Compliance

• Uphold company policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring data privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of employment laws and internal policies, ensuring compliance and raising risks proactivel.y
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for employee questions requiring a nuanced or strategic response.

Analytics & reporting

• Analyze HR data and trends (turnover, engagement, etc) and deliver insights to leadership to impact people strategies.
• Develop reporting mechanisms to support business leaders in making data-informed decisions.

Requirements

• 4-6 + years of experience in People Operations (HR) with at least 2 years in a Business Partner or advisory role2+ years of working experience in a high-growth startup or scale up environment. You need to understand how to balance ambiguity, speed, and flexibility
• Proficient with HR systems (preferably Rippling)
• High emotional and social intelligence with experience fostering positive, strong relationships with diverse groups of people
• Strong interpersonal skills, good intuition, and the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple ongoing projects and programs with high attention to detail and organizational skills
• Decisive problem solver with a "get it done" attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
• Exceptional ethics around confidentiality and highly sensitive information
• Keen to continue learning and developing their skill set, having a growth mindset
• Passionate about people and systems
• Proficiency with tech tools: Apple Computer, Google Suite, and Slack.
• Ready to hit the ground running!

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Rippling
• Remote work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Successful track record of implementing scalable processes

At Reserv, we value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences and believe that diversity in viewpoints and critical thinking drives innovation, first-principles thinking, and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from all walks of life to apply.