Director, HR Business Partnerships

Bottomline • Portsmouth, NH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid? Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If you're dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategy with business objectives. This role partners closely with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance outcomes.
This position is based in Portsmouth, NH and supports the Paymode Revenue Growth & Operations organization. This organization brings together the teams that drive Paymode’s growth and operational execution in support of Paymode’s transactional business.
The HRBP will serve as a trusted partner to leaders across this integrated organization, supporting scale, alignment, and organizational health in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Location: Portsmouth, NH (Hybrid preferred; regular onsite presence required)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HRBP or HR generalist supporting senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using HR data to drive decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting revenue, product, operations, fintech, SaaS, or transactional business models strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with leaders to align people strategy with Paymode Revenue Growth & Operations priorities.
• Support an integrated organization spanning revenue growth, product, operations, and financial planning, ensuring clear role design, operating rhythms, and accountability.
• Provide thought leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Coach leaders on change management, leadership effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration as teams evolve and scale.
• Support performance management cycles, including goal setting and calibration, with a focus on alignment across revenue, product, and operations teams.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategies for critical roles, leveraging understanding of both Paymode’s business needs and the local/regional talent market.
• Provide hands-on guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely application of policies.
• Conduct investigations as needed and advise leaders on risk mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Maintain a visible, accessible HR presence for leaders and employees in the Portsmouth location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level