Senior Staff HR Business Partner

Realtor.com Careers•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions. Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance. The Senior Staff HR Business Partner serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and execution of business priorities. This role requires strong judgment, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a balanced approach to both strategic and operational work. This position supports Technology and Product organizations and partners directly with Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents. The HRBP is expected to provide thoughtful recommendations, align decisions to company policy and business priorities, and build credibility with leaders across the organization. This role operates with a high level of independence and is expected to, at times, represent HR in leadership discussions, ensuring consistency in approach, decision-making, and standards.

Requirements

Strong judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess risk and align actions with policy and business context
Ability to build trust with senior leaders while providing clear, grounded guidance
Experience supporting Vice President and Senior Vice President level leaders
Experience supporting Technology, Engineering, or Product organizations, with an understanding of how these teams operate
Solid experience with employee relations, including handling complex and sensitive situations
Strong understanding of performance management, calibration, and talent processes
Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills, including the ability to refine and elevate leader messaging
Practical problem-solving skills with a focus on outcomes
Comfort using data, tools, and AI to improve decision-making, streamline work, and enhance the quality of leader support
Ability to operate independently and represent HR with credibility in leadership discussions when needed
Ability to operate independently while knowing when to escalate
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10-12+ years of HR experience, including support of senior leaders
Experience in a technology-driven or product-focused organization strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience in a technology-driven or product-focused organization strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with VP and SVP leaders across Technology and Product organizations to support team effectiveness, organizational structure, and business execution
Provide practical coaching to leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness
Own and drive core HR processes including performance management, calibration, succession planning, and workforce planning
Partner with leaders to connect performance outcomes to promotions, compensation, and organizational decisions
Support organizational design and team composition work, including role clarity, leveling, and alignment to business priorities
Handle employee relations matters with sound judgment, ensuring decisions are well-documented, consistent, and aligned to company policy and compliance standards
Assess risk and clearly articulate recommendations and rationale in complex situations
Help leaders refine and elevate messaging to ensure communication is clear, professional, and aligned with company expectations
Identify patterns, risks, and organizational themes and raise them with recommended actions
Use data, insights, and modern tools, including AI, to analyze trends, identify patterns, and inform decisions related to talent, performance, and organizational effectiveness
Leverage AI and available tools to improve efficiency, enhance manager effectiveness, and scale HR support through better communication, analysis, and decision-making
Partner with cross-functional HR teams including Compensation, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to ensure coordinated execution
Reinforce clear expectations, accountability, and consistent standards by helping leaders differentiate performance and address gaps directly
Step in as needed to represent HR in leadership forums, providing clear guidance and maintaining consistency in decisions and messaging