Associate Manager - HR Business Partner

About the Role 

This is an opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, is comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders, and takes genuine pride in building high-performing, well-run organizations. You will report to the Site HR Leader and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on everything from workforce planning to complex employee relations matters. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Partnership & Employee Relations 

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to managers, providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and workforce planning. 

• Coach managers through what matters most — providing hands-on consultation on org health, employee engagement, performance management, ER investigations, and complex people - bringing clarity and sound judgment to every situation. 

• Serve as the escalation point for complex HR issues, collaborating with HR Services and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure timely resolution. 

• Own and scale end-to-end employee lifecycle operations — onboarding, offboarding, and transitions. Maintain HRIS data integrity.

• Monitor HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and translate them into clear recommendations for the business. 

Compliance & Vendor Governance 

• Oversee compliant, efficient processes for labour law requirements, statutory documentation, and filings coordination, ensuring the site remains audit-ready at all times. 
• Review and evaluate the performance of the third-party payroll vendor against process and compliance benchmarks. 

Engagement & Culture 

• Build and manage the annual employee events calendar, aligning it with organizational priorities and employee needs. 
• Develop and manage corporate partnerships with wellness providers and employee benefit programs. 

Key Qualifications & Experience 

• Master’s degree in human resources, or a related field. 
• Minimum 8 years of experience as an HR Business Partner and/or HR Generalist, ideally within Technology, Product, E-commerce, or Consulting organizations. 
• Demonstrated experience working within a matrixed HR organization, collaborating effectively across HR CoEs, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership. 
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience in a regional or multi-country HR environment preferred. 

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.