Senior People Business Partner

The Voleon Group•Berkeley, CA

2d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Senior People Business Partner at Voleon, you will be a trusted partner to leaders across our designated organizations and adjacent scaling businesses. You will translate business needs into effective, practical people solutions that enable teams to perform and scale. This role is suited for a strong Senior PBP who operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercises sound judgment, and knows when to engage others to drive the best outcomes. You’ll also play an important role in elevating the broader PBP team through mentorship and example. Although some portions of the role are tactical, your primary purpose is to work as a strategic business partner

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders
Experience in both a scaling company and a more established organization
Strong command of core HRBP disciplines, including performance management, employee relations, and leadership coaching
Ability to operate independently and proactively while exercising strong judgment on when to align, escalate, or seek input
Demonstrated ability to mentor or support the development of more junior team members
Practical, solutions-oriented approach with strong influence and decision-making skills
Solid knowledge of California employment laws and regulations
Exposure to or experience supporting global teams and navigating HR practices across multiple regions
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in tech or fintech is preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with executives, managers, and employees to provide thoughtful, pragmatic HR guidance and resolve complex people-related issues
Independently lead day-to-day HRBP support for your business areas, using strong judgment to determine when to escalate, align, or seek input
Work closely with People team and business leaders to proactively identify and implement people initiatives that improve team effectiveness, engagement, and performance
Execute talent and performance management processes, including talent reviews and calibrations
Coach managers and leaders to strengthen their capabilities in delivering effective feedback, performance management, and team leadership
Identify and support organizational design and change efforts as teams grow and evolve
Serve as a key resource on employee relations, HR policies, and compliance issues, including California and New York employment laws
Mentor and support more junior HRBPs, contributing to team development and consistency in how we operate
Collaborate with the broader People team to ensure aligned and effective delivery of People programs