People Business Partner

Ownwell • Austin, TX

2d

About The Position

The People Business Partner is responsible for providing data-driven insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making within the People and Culture function. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR analytics, Benefits, Employee Experience, and reporting.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Analytics, or a related HR Generalist role.
• Data Fluency: You are proficient in Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, Pivots are second nature) and have experience with data visualization tools.
• Tech Savvy: Deep familiarity with modern HR Tech stacks (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, Lattice, Culture Amp, Greenhouse).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document processes clearly and explain data insights to stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• The "Startup Scrappiness": Experience working in a high-growth startup (Series A-C) is highly preferred. You are comfortable oscillating between complex analysis and administrative execution.
• You’re Awesome: You are kind, welcoming, magnetic, curious, fast and intellectually honest. You can be warm and firm in the same conversation. Every Ownwellian especially, this one, defines our culture which is of the utmost importance to us.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with people managers to support company and culture vision, align human resources with company goals, and lead organizational change.
• Compliance & Policy: Serve as the guardian of Ownwell’s compliance (federal, state, and local), updating the Employee Handbook and designing policies that balance regulatory requirements with our specific culture.
• HR Tech Stack Owner: Own the process, design, and integrity of all HR systems (HRIS, ATS, Performance Management). You will ensure our systems scale with us and integrate seamlessly.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for our PEO, insurance brokers, and technology vendors, ensuring we are getting maximum ROI from our partnerships.
• Admin Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of employment administration, from onboarding workflows to offboarding, pay increases, and title changes, ensuring a seamless, error-free experience.
• Dashboarding & Reporting: Design and implementation of people reporting, defining KPIs, developing and tracking dashboards that capture key metrics (retention, eNPS, headcount planning).
• Data Analysis: Interpret data to identify trends and patterns across the organization. Move beyond simple reporting to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the company and lead organizational improvements.
• Market Research: Conduct research to support talent acquisition and compensation initiatives, ensuring we stay competitive in the market.
• Employee Experience: Drive the design and execution of employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and high performance culture. Establish and direct programs that reinforce Ownwell’s values, boost morale, and increase retention.
• Benefits Management: Lead the benefits renewal process and implementation, analyzing utilization data to make cost-effective recommendations.
• Tier 1 Support: Provide effective resolutions to employee questions on HR topics, triaging to leadership only when necessary.

Benefits

• Entrepreneurial culture. Own your career; we are here to support you in the journey.
• Access to First Round Network to build your community outside of Ownwell.
• Flexible PTO. We believe in giving you the flexibility to own your time off. In addition to flexible time off, you will get 11 company holidays. We offer the last week of the year to recharge and reset.
• Competitive health benefits. We care for you and your family's health, as reflected in our benefits coverage.
• Learning support through a $1,000 stipend per year to enable investing in your individual learning needs.
• Supporting parental journey. We offer up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave to support your journey as a new parent.
• As applicable complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees