Senior People Partner

Roo

5h•$110,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

As Senior People Partner at Roo, you will be a strategic partner to business leaders, driving organizational effectiveness through talent strategy, performance optimization, and leadership development. In this senior-level role, you'll own the employee relations function while leading enterprise-wide performance management initiatives. You'll work closely with executive leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into people-focused initiatives that enhance team performance and engagement.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior HRBP or strategic partner role that includes people management
Proven experience owning and managing employee relations programs and complex ER cases
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing performance management systems and frameworks
Strong business acumen and ability to link people strategies to business outcomes
Extensive experience partnering with senior leadership and executives on organizational development initiatives
Track record of successful change management and transformation projects
Strong analytical skills and experience with HR metrics and reporting
Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments preferred
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives
Provide strategic counsel to executives on organizational effectiveness and people-related decisions
Lead talent review processes and succession planning initiatives across the organization
Drive workforce planning initiatives and organizational design discussions
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex people matters
Own and lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management frameworks that drive high performance across the organization
Develop and roll out leadership development programs and manager effectiveness initiatives
Lead calibration sessions and performance review cycles, ensuring consistency and fairness
Create and implement career pathing frameworks and growth opportunities within functions and org units
Design and facilitate performance coaching programs for managers and leaders
Analyze performance data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and intervention
Own the employee relations function, serving as the primary point of escalation for complex and sensitive ER issues
Investigate and resolve workplace concerns, complaints, and conflicts with sound judgment and discretion
Develop and implement ER policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and fairness
Partner with legal counsel on employment-related matters as needed
Lead engagement initiatives and action planning within business units
Drive DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive workplace culture