Senior Human Resources Business Partner, G&A

Yext • New York, NY

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About The Position

Yext is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the dedicated HR partner to its General & Administrative (G&A) functions, including Finance, Legal, IT Business Operations, and People. The role partners with G&A leaders to establish people strategies that support business operations and growth, then puts those strategies into action across talent, engagement, development, and retention. The position also champions Yext’s culture.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of Human Resources experience creating measurable impact in a major business unit.
• Experience advising managers and functional leaders on people strategy and organizational decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize data and develop practical solutions.
• Sound judgment and experience assessing business risk.
• Ability to identify root causes and resolve complex challenges.
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with employee relations, employment law, and performance management processes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to build trust, challenge thoughtfully, overcome resistance, and advise leaders on sensitive or complex organizational decisions.
• High emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and cultural awareness.
• Proficiency in Workday, G Suite (Google Workspace), Claude, and Gemini.
• Passion for making an impact and tackling challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a high-growth technology company.
• Experience supporting G&A functions such as Finance, Legal, IT, or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with G&A leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational objectives and drive business results.
• Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and compensation decisions across G&A, including headcount planning with Finance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to G&A managers and functional leaders on complex people-related matters.
• Lead performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives for G&A teams.
• Coach and develop G&A leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee development, including succession planning and career pathing for specialized functions.
• Identify organizational and talent gaps across G&A and implement scalable solutions, supporting cross-functional change, process improvement, and reorganizations.
• Act as an escalation point for G&A employee relations matters and provide guidance and resolution strategies.
• Manage legal and organizational risk by supporting compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leadership and Legal on sensitive employee matters and handle confidential business information with care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Potential eligibility for variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets

What This Job Offers

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