senior partner resources coordinator

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition coverage

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits

Stock program (Bean Stock)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a senior Partner Resources Coordinator to support operational excellence across Partner Resources and ensure a positive partner experience. You will act as a trusted partner, coordinating talent processes and partner transactions while aligning with Directors and cross-functional teams.

You will work across multiple business organizations to drive consistency, compliance, and efficiency in partner lifecycle activities and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project coordination, operational support, HR support, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of administrative, office coordination, or business support experience.
• 3+ years of customer service or partner-facing support experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure partner data, transactions, processes, and systems are managed with accuracy, compliance, and a strong focus on the partner experience.
• Provide operational and administrative support to PRDs, PRO Business Partners, and leadership teams across multiple business organizations.
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning activities, talent processes, and position management activities.
• Assist in the execution of hiring, onboarding, transfers, promotions, compensation actions, and other partner lifecycle processes.
• Resolve complex partner, manager, and leader inquiries by collaborating with appropriate subject matter experts and support teams.
• Support cross-functional projects, initiatives, and process improvement efforts that enhance the partner experience and business outcomes.
• Coordinate and maintain reporting, documentation, audits, and tracking tools to support effective decision-making and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships across PRO and business teams to ensure seamless execution of partner-related processes and initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Operational support

HR support

Customer service

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Now Brewing – senior Partner Resources Coordinator #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The senior Partner Resources Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the operational excellence of Partner Resources and ensuring a positive partner experience. As a key member of the Partner Resources organization, this role provides enterprise-wide support across multiple business functions, Partner Resources Directors (PRDs), and Partner Resources teams.

From maintaining partner data integrity and supporting organizational changes to coordinating talent processes and ensuring timely execution of partner transactions, the senior Partner Resources Coordinator serves as a trusted operational partner who helps connect people, processes, and systems.

In partnership with Partner Resources Directors, Partner Resources Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, and other cross-functional teams, this role helps drive consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness across the enterprise.

As a senior Partner Resources Coordinator, you will…

• Ensure partner data, transactions, processes, and systems are managed with accuracy, compliance, and a strong focus on the partner experience.
• Provide operational and administrative support to PRDs, PRO Business Partners, and leadership teams across multiple business organizations.
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning activities, talent processes, and position management activities.
• Assist in the execution of hiring, onboarding, transfers, promotions, compensation actions, and other partner lifecycle processes.
• Resolve complex partner, manager, and leader inquiries by collaborating with appropriate subject matter experts and support teams.
• Support cross-functional projects, initiatives, and process improvement efforts that enhance the partner experience and business outcomes.
• Coordinate and maintain reporting, documentation, audits, and tracking tools to support effective decision-making and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships across PRO and business teams to ensure seamless execution of partner-related processes and initiatives.

We'd Love To Hear From People With

• The flexibility to support diverse business groups and stakeholders across multiple time zones as needed.
• A passion for Partner Resources and a desire to grow within the Starbucks PRO organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Excellent Customer Service, Communication, And Relationship‑building Skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with partners at all levels of the organization.
• 3+ years of project coordination, operational support, human resources support, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of administrative, office coordination, or business support experience.
• 3+ years of customer service or partner‑facing support experience.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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