Senior People Business Partner

MaintainX; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) program

Take what you need PTO

Job summary

MaintainX is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to support Marketing, Finance, People, and Operations. You will shape a high-impact People Business Partnership function that drives performance, engagement, and scalable growth across the business.

You will lead strategic partnerships, develop people strategies, design programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure organizational effectiveness. Strong communication and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• CHRP designation is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years in a people business partnership or advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to Marketing, Finance, People, and Operations leaders.
• Build and execute people strategies to improve performance and engagement.
• Design, implement, and improve people programs across performance, development, and career progression.
• Lead change initiatives and support workforce planning and talent movement.
• Use people analytics to diagnose issues and measure program impact.
• Deliver training and coaching to develop leaders and enable growth.

Skills

Strategic advising

Leadership development

People analytics

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CHRP designation

Tools

HRIS

Performance management tools

Succession planning tools

Job description

MaintainX is the world's leading AI-powered maintenance and asset management platform, serving 13,000 customers including Duracell, Shell, Cintas, and Brenntag. We raised $150M in Series D funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Bain Capital Ventures, bringing our total funding to $254M. We were named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100, the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world.

As a strategic advisor and thought partner to leaders, you will work to elevate leadership effectiveness, strengthen organizational health, and build the programs and frameworks required to support a fast-growing company. This role is ideal for someone who has a proven track record of influencing senior leaders, building and operationalizing people programs, and delivering high-quality, context-informed solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams.

We're seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner to support our Marketing, Finance, People, and Operations organizations. In this role, you will be a key contributor in shaping a high-impact People Business Partnership function that drives high performance, engagement, and scalable growth across the business.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to Marketing, Finance, People, and Operations leaders, providing coaching, guidance, and insights that strengthen leadership effectiveness and support high performance.

• People Strategy Development: Build and execute people strategies that enhance team performance, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and long-term growth.

• Program Design & Optimization: Design, implement, and continuously improve people programs across performance, development, engagement, and career progression.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and other People teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and operational excellence.

• Change Management & Workforce Planning: Lead change initiatives and support organizational design, workforce planning, and talent movement to ensure the right people are in the right roles.

• Data-Informed Decision-Making: Use people analytics and qualitative insights to diagnose issues, identify opportunities, and measure the impact of people strategies and programs.

• Leadership & Employee Enablement: Deliver training, coaching, and tools that build capability, develop leaders, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

About You:

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP designation is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a people business partnership or advisory role with a proven ability to collaborate with leadership across various functions.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of HR legislation and labor standards, with advanced knowledge in key people practices such as talent and performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Program Development: Proven ability to develop and implement people programs that cater to the unique needs of client success, marketing, finance, and operational teams.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated skills in project and change management, with the capability to lead initiatives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Organizational Excellence: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Confidentiality: High discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate in French being a plus. Comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity opportunities.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) / RRSP enrollment program.

• Take what you need PTO.

• A Work Culture where:

• You'll work alongside folks across the globe that reflect the MaintainX values, Smart Humble Optimist.

• We believe in meritocracy, where ideas and effort are publicly celebrated.

About us:

Our mission is to deliver one platform for maintenance, repair & operations teams to keep the physical world running. We believe the greatest asset in any organization is the people. That's why we built an intuitive, mobile-first solution to help boost productivity and collaboration across teams and locations.
MaintainX is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.