People Business Partner

$100,000 - $118,000/Yr

Liftoff - Redwood City, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Redwood City, CA

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a People Business Partner at Liftoff, you will support dedicated client groups and assist in implementing strategic talent and development programs that foster a high-performing, employee-oriented culture. This role involves building relationships with business leaders, providing insights into people and talent issues, and executing key initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business partner for assigned R&D client group(s) of Creative and Core Operations teams, becoming a trusted advisor by supporting business initiatives, addressing inquiries, coaching managers, ensuring and facilitating effective communication between the group and the People team.
• Collaborate with Senior Business Partners to advise leaders on talent implications of business decisions and how to leverage talent for solving business challenges.
• Provide support in preparing leaders for talent-related conversations and initiatives, fostering their development as effective decision-makers.
• Assist in managing cyclical talent processes such as the annual performance review process, engagement surveys, and talent development programs.
• Analyze trends and metrics related to employee engagement and performance, providing insights to inform decision-making.
• Work closely with other People and Talent teams to provide a business perspective and inform people-based solutions.
• Help create and support initiatives that enhance employee engagement and promote Liftoff's core values.
• Assist Senior Business Partners in executing the talent strategy for the assigned business/function to meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Develop a concrete understanding of business needs to recommend people-oriented solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with ad hoc requests including Org Chart views, Status Change Forms, data auditing, project work, and communications drafts & reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred, not required - equivalent work experience will be considered).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a HR role, with at least 2 years Business Partnering experience.
• Experience working with engineering or technical teams preferred.
• Strong HRIS knowledge, with a preference for experience using UKG.
• Excellent analytical skills using Excel and/or G-Sheets, including vlookups and pivot tables, and comfort with reporting, metrics, and data analysis.
• Experience with G-Suite advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong ability to challenge and influence senior leaders.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience supporting client groups in global (and remote) teams highly desirable.
• Proactive and learning mindset with ability to take initiative.
• Understanding of organizational culture and a commitment to enhancing employee experience.
• Discretion, confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information essential.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with G-Suite advantageous.
• Experience supporting client groups in global (and remote) teams highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive market salaries
• Equity
• Health and wellness stipends
• Medical benefits associated with your country of residence
• Unlimited paid time off for US based employees
• Maternity and paternity leave benefits