Sr. HR Business Partner

PitchBook Data; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their dynamic People team. This role is pivotal in shaping the employee experience and driving HR strategies that align with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with leaders to enhance employee engagement, manage performance, and ensure compliance with employment laws. If you are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and have a proven track record in HR, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values innovation and employee development!

Benefits

Medical wellness incentives

Paid sabbatical program

Paid family and paternity leave

Annual educational stipend

Tuition reimbursement

CFA exam stipend

Employee assistance program

Generous vacation and sick days

Matching gifts program

Employee stock program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR roles with a focus on employee relations and compliance.
• Experience with HR data analysis and strategic problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support HR strategies aligned with business goals across departments.
• Coach managers on employee relations and performance management.

Skills

HR processes

employee relations

HR data analysis

compliance with employment laws

strategic thinking

excellent communication skills

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional certifications (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Job description

At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.

Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.

About the Role:

At PitchBook we believe our people are what set us apart, and as a member of the People team your contributions will directly impact the success of our employees and the company. PitchBook is a values-driven company. Our team embodies these values in everything we do, and we take pride in setting a positive example for our colleagues at all levels.

The People team fosters a culture of collaboration, and we hold ourselves to a high bar to consistently deliver an exceptional employee experience. We create a positive environment where employees are supported and empowered to do their best work. We push ourselves to continuously learn while leveraging diverse skill sets and perspectives to create employee-centric programs that are as impactful as they are fun. If you are driven to do great work and are committed to doing your job with passion, you have found the right team!

PitchBook’s HR Business Partner collaborates closely with leaders for assigned business units on team engagement, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and coaching. This role contributes to the broader People Team on department projects and initiatives that positively impact the employee experience.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Support employees and leaders across assigned departments and business units to develop HR strategies to support business goals
• Successfully coach and counsel managers on maintaining positive employee relations and serve as primary point of contact for managers on determining resolutions for a wide range of people-related issues
• Partner with People team leadership to implement and continuously improve cyclical talent programs including Quarterly Conversations, Talent Reviews, and other talent initiatives
• Partner with People team leadership to plan and execute PitchBook’s performance management process
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and department leaders on headcount planning to ensure job descriptions, leveling, and compensation are accurate before the recruiting process is initiated
• Provide consultative compensation support to leaders to ensure that PitchBook’s compensation strategy is competitive and considers performance and internal equity
• Diagnose department employee engagement or performance issues and identify solutions to address them
• Conduct investigations in response to employee relations issues and recommend/implement courses of action based on investigation results
• Act as a liaison between department leaders and HR Operations to facilitate employee lifecycle updates
• Partner with HRBPs, HR Operations, and other stakeholders to support PitchBook’s mobility and visa processes for domestic and international transfers
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws in all employee-related practices including FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, EEO, ADA, and related SOX compliance areas
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Professional certifications (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, etc.) are a bonus
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in HR roles including demonstrated competence in HR processes, benefits administration, employee relations, HR data analysis, HR compliance, HR tools, and employee communication
• Experience supporting a company or business unit with at least 500 employees
• Experience supporting employees and leaders across multiple states and jurisdictions; experience in the UK and Singapore is a plus
• Superior knowledge of US employment law including state-specific laws in WA, CA, and NY. Experience with international employment law in the UK and Singapore is a plus
• Proven ability to diagnose problems using strategic thinking skills and identify and drive appropriate solutions, translate business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused, and adaptable to unique and changing business needs
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and ownership to resolve issues
• Ability to operate independently, using sound judgment to make decisions
• Process-oriented, organized, and metrics-driven with amazing attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present material to groups in-person and via the phone
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily. Previous experience with Workday is a plus
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical Health

• Additional medical wellness incentives
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

Emotional Health

• Paid sabbatical program after four years
• Paid family and paternity leave
• Annual educational stipend
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days

Social Health

• Matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employee referral bonus program
• Quarterly team building events
• Shared ownership employee stock program
• Monthly transportation stipend

*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $140,000-$170,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 10%

*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location.

Working Conditions:

We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days/week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 4+ days/week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.

The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It’s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we’ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.

We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.

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