Principal HR Business Partner

WP Engine • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WP Engine is seeking a Principal Employee Experience (HR) Business Partner to serve as the strategic talent partner for its Marketing organization and Global Corporate Functions, including Finance, Enterprise Systems/Corporate IT, and Revenue Operations. The role connects business strategy with the employee experience and advises senior executives on the talent and organizational implications of their decisions, while advocating for employees and strengthening company culture.

The Business Partner will provide executive counsel on strategy, structure, and talent; guide organizational design and change across global functions; coach leaders; and own talent strategy for assigned client groups. The role also partners with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Systems. Candidates must be within commuting distance of downtown Austin and comfortable working in the office an average of two days per week.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive HR Business Partner experience.
• Direct experience partnering with VP-level and C-suite leaders.
• Commercial understanding of growth drivers and P&L dynamics, and ability to connect how Marketing and corporate functions create value to talent strategy.
• A track record of practical problem-solving and sound judgment trusted by leaders.
• Ability to form and communicate an independent point of view and maintain it under pressure.
• Ability to build trust across organizational levels and handle employee matters fairly.
• Strong communication skills, including distilling complex information into executive-ready recommendations and delivering difficult messages effectively.
• Must be within commuting distance of downtown Austin and comfortable working in the office an average of 2 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the technology industry or a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership on business strategy, organizational structure, and talent, assessing the people and business impacts of proposed changes and providing an independent, evidence-backed perspective.
• Escalate issues when warranted and support timely execution after decisions are made.
• Stay connected to supported teams, elevate employee feedback, and account for the impact of business decisions on employees.
• Act as a visible steward of WP Engine’s values and culture.
• Guide organizational design, operating-model changes, and change initiatives across multiple global functions, including plans for how employees move through change.
• Coach senior executives and their teams on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, inclusion, and complex people matters.
• Own talent strategy for client groups, including performance and development cycles, compensation planning, employee relations, and workforce planning in partnership with Centers of Excellence.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Systems, sharing context and feedback and surfacing observations across client groups.

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fertility benefits, including IVF and fertility drug coverage
• Company HSA contribution
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Disability insurance
• Paid family and caregiver’s leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation time
• One-time $500 home office setup payment
• Four company wellness days per year
• One floating holiday
• Pet insurance
• Ongoing education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and the Career Growth Portal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed