Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Role Overview

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, translating business strategy into actionable people priorities.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts to improve clarity, efficiency, and performance.
• Guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, succession planning, and career development conversations.
• Drive execution of core People programs, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and talent reviews.
• Partner with Finance and Compensation to support equitable, competitive reward strategies aligned to business results.
• Use data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to identify trends and inform organizational decisions.
• Proactively prioritize work to align with department and company goals while communicating progress and managing dependencies.
• Navigate conflict and differing viewpoints constructively, providing candid feedback and finding common ground.
• Contribute to an environment of trust and inclusion within supported teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to company-wide People initiatives.
• Take ownership of outcomes, course-correct when needed, and continuously improve processes and programs.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience when managing complex or sensitive situations.
• Capacity to communicate clearly across a variety of audiences and mediums.

Requirements

• 8+ years of HR Business Partner or equivalent leadership experience, ideally within high-growth tech or fintech environments.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Expertise in organizational design, performance management, talent development, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to operational outcomes.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to provide direct, candid feedback while remaining open to diverse perspectives.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with strong prioritization and execution discipline.
• High integrity and sound judgment.

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
• Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
• Mental health support
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)