Senior People Partner

Five9 • San Ramon, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. Five9 is harnessing the power of AI to redefine the customer experience industry and our future. To complement our transformation, we are actively seeking a talented and experienced Senior People Partner to be a strategic driver of our People initiatives, aligning them with the critical priorities of our business units. As our Sr. People Partner, you will be a vital member of the People leadership team, entrusted to own and execute talent strategies that unlock the full potential of our teams. You have a “roll up your sleeves” mentality, paired with the strategic foresight to solve complex problems and deliver impactful results. You are passionate about understanding the intricacies of the business model and providing data-driven perspectives that empower leaders to build and scale high-performing, high-density teams. In this role, you will cultivate influential relationships across the organization, guiding critical management decisions, championing our employees, and strategically anticipating and responding to the cultural and organizational dynamics of a company in transformation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience as a People Partner, HR Business Partner, or in a related role, with a demonstrated history of building and scaling HR programs, preferably supporting Go-to-market teams in a fast paced global environment
• A strong "roll up your sleeves" attitude and are comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• A credible business partner with the ability to understand complex challenges and implement creative, business-oriented solutions.
• Present solutions in ways that are heard, understood and supported. You can add value-driven insight that positively influences senior management decision-making and are comfortable communicating with clarity and conviction to all levels and cultures.
• A natural ability to build and maximize relationships founded on trust and effective communication.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and are adept at using data to inform your recommendations.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead projects and programs to successful completion.
• Can handle competing priorities calmly under pressure and are resilient and adaptable in the face of change.
• A solid technical knowledge of the HR field, its role within the business, and the related regulatory environment (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.).
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders and their leadership teams to translate business strategies and challenges into forward-thinking HR and organizational development actions.
• Act as a change agent, guiding leaders and teams through our transformation. Drive organizational design solutions on spans and layers, talent management, and change management.
• Partner effectively with our People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement programs that are consistent, scalable, and tailored to business needs.
• Drive informed, objective decision-making by using data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and develop effective, scalable solutions. You will be expected to conduct analyses and make recommendations that continuously improve our processes and policies.
• Provide strategic compensation guidance, including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions, and job re-leveling, ensuring we remain competitive in the talent market.
• Proactively work with managers and employees to address complex employee relations issues, representing all interests fairly and ensuring a positive, high-performance work environment.
• Develop and lead initiatives that drive employee engagement and connection, ensuring our internal communications are aligned with our evolving culture and strategic narrative.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k saving plan with employer matching.
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
• Generous employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Paid volunteer hours
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior