Partner 34, HRBP, New Media

a16z • Menlo Park, CA

8d • $286,000 - $334,000

About The Position

As a member of the HR organization, you’ll partner directly with New Media leadership to drive the People strategy that enables their business goals. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a resource to employees while tailoring centralized HR programs to the team’s unique needs.

Requirements

• At least 7+ years of HR experience within a high-growth company or business unit, preferably in the technology space, but flexible to other sectors
• Strong working knowledge of all HR functional areas including recruiting, training and development, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits
• Knowledge of HR compliance and regulations and industry best practices
• Experience as a Divisional HR leader, or Business Partner driving programs against the specific business needs
• Ability to partner and collaborate closely with senior leadership on the finance and operations side
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and communication skills
• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on org structure, roles, and change management to adapt to evolving business needs
• Support manager development and provide coaching and guidance to managers on situations that arise. Help equip managers to reinforce the culture of the firm and the team
• Customize and implement centralized HR programs and processes (e.g. performance, compensation, onboarding, engagement, leaves, etc.) for each client group, ensuring alignment with the firm and serving the needs for each client group. Collaborate with the central HR Operations team on programs and process improvements
• Serve as a point of escalation and thought partner on complex employee relations; investigate in partnership with Legal and HR Ops. Proactively identify and escalate risk
• Partner with senior leadership to set compensation and participation within new funds. Lead compensation planning cycles for client groups, providing actionable insights to leaders and ensuring changes are clearly communicated
• In partnership with Internal Recruiting, translate headcount plans into recruiting priorities and align on profiles, interview plans and decision standards. Coach hiring managers to provide an effective onboarding experience for new hires
• Partner with leaders to evaluate & articulate team norms, decision mechanisms, and operating cadences

Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees