Strategic People & Culture Partner (Contract)

Playlist; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Playlist is seeking a Senior People & Culture Business Partner (Contractor) to join our fast-paced, global team. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies, drive high-performing teams, and elevate the employee experience with practical, people-first solutions.

You’ll coach leaders, analyze people data, and lead cross-functional HR projects across time zones, while aligning org design, performance, and engagement with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an HR Strategic Business Partner partnering with senior leaders in global, fast-paced environments.
• A natural coach who knows how to grow leadership capability and navigate change with ease.
• Proven success collaborating with cross-functional HR teams to deliver end-to-end talent solutions.
• Hands-on experience running cross-functional, global HR projects—juggling different cultures and time zones like a pro.
• Deep fluency in org design, performance, development, engagement, and employee relations.
• Confident in analyzing and presenting people data to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable leading multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, tech-driven workplace.
• Hands-on proficiency with tools like Dayforce, CultureAmp, Greenhouse, Slack, Zoom, and MS Office.
• Well-versed in employment laws and compliance and open to learning about new regions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals - providing thoughtful oversight and guidance throughout.
• Use people data to illuminate trends, influence decisions, and fuel action across teams and functions.
• Proactively coach and support leaders in performance management, talent development, and effective team leadership.
• Collaborate across P&C specialties to design and deliver programs that engage, develop, and retain top talent.
• Navigate sensitive employee relations matters with confidence and care, balancing business and people priorities.
• Lead initiatives in organizational design, workforce strategy, performance, coaching, team planning, and employee relations.
• Continuously improve our people processes and challenge the status quo with smarter, more human solutions.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, team off-sites, and cultural moments that spark connection and clarity.
• And, of course, you’ll take on other duties as needed to keep things moving forward.

Skills

HR strategy

Leadership coaching

People analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Public speaking

Tools

Dayforce

CultureAmp

Greenhouse

Slack

Zoom

MS Office

Job description

Playlist is seeking a Senior People & Culture Business Partner (Contractor) to join our fast-paced, global team. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies, drive high-performing teams, and elevate the employee experience with practical, people-first solutions.

You’ll coach leaders, analyze people data, and lead cross-functional HR projects across time zones, while aligning org design, performance, and engagement with business goals.