HR Business Partner (People Team)

About the role

Collective is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its People team. You will partner closely with senior leaders to shape organization, performance, and growth in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers on organizational, leadership, and people matters.
• Support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, collaborating with Recruiting, Finance, Legal and other People functions.
• Partner with leaders on org design, workforce planning, and talent development to meet evolving business needs.
• Coach managers through performance, employee relations, and team dynamics, reinforcing a high‑performance culture.
• Lead People work streams from concept to execution, providing clear recommendations and escalating when needed.
• Own and improve core People programs such as performance management, manager effectiveness, engagement, and compensation cycles.
• Leverage people data, Rippling, and AI‑enabled tools to generate insights, reduce manual work, and enhance People processes.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner supporting technical or fast‑moving organizations.
• Proven track record advising senior leaders across multiple functions.
• Strong org‑design, workforce‑planning, and change‑management capabilities.
• Experience owning performance and compensation cycles, including calibration.
• Working knowledge of employment‑law fundamentals and sound employee‑relations judgment.
• Ability to translate HRIS data into clear narratives for leaders.

Required skills

• HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling)
• AI‑enabled tools for people analytics and coaching
• People data analysis and storytelling

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with in‑office and remote flexibility.
• Fresh lunch on office days and $150 monthly commuter reimbursement.
• Health & wellness reimbursements ($200 quarterly) and comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Flexible PTO, 14 company holidays, and 16 weeks fully‑paid parental leave.
• 401k plan, equity package, and quarterly virtual events plus an annual in‑person summit.