Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Yext • New York, NY

7d

About The Position

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!
Yext is looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner who will be responsible for driving a diversity of HR efforts, focusing on programs like learning and development, employee engagement, and retention. This role will be responsible for working with leaders to help set a people strategy and translating that into action. This person will also be responsible for championing the Yext culture!

Requirements

• 7–9 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR Business Partnering.
• Demonstrated experience advising managers and functional leaders on people strategy and organizational decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data and develop practical solutions.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with employee relations, employment law, and performance management processes.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a fast-paced or high-growth organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational objectives and drive business results.
• Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and compensation decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and functional leaders, influencing decision-making on complex people-related matters.
• Lead core HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach and develop leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee development.
• Identify organizational and talent gaps and implement scalable solutions to address them.
• Serve as a key escalation point for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolution strategies.
• Proactively manage legal and organizational risk by ensuring adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leadership and legal teams as needed to address sensitive employee matters.

Benefits

• employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave.
• Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees