Human Resources Business Partner

Squarespace provides creative tools and services to help anyone build and manage their brand online. For more than a decade, we’ve empowered millions of people from individuals and local artists, to entrepreneurs building the world’s most iconic businesses to take control of their online presence like never before. By blending elegant design and sophisticated engineering, Squarespace sets the new standard for modern publishing.

Squarespace’s People Relations team is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive people initiatives across a diverse set of client groups. In this role, you will partner closely with management and employees on people-related issues such as employee relations, coaching, development, compensation, organizational development and more. You will have the ability to zoom out and keep considerable, strategic focus on scaling for growth and retention. You’ll also work hand in hand with the broader People Team on projects and initiatives to cultivate our unique culture and people practices. This is the perfect opportunity to further our culture of innovation and shape career paths at Squarespace.

* Partner with various members of leadership on organizational and people related strategy and execution * Coach managers on performance management, feedback, employee development and career pathing * Be a trusted advisor in all sensitive HR areas such as employee relations, investigations, leaves of absences and compensation * Develop and lead People team initiatives focusing on retention, engagement, recognition and talent management * Lead compensation cycles across a diverse set of client groups and be an expert on our compensation philosophy and practices * Partner with the Training & Development team to develop manager and team trainings focused on development, culture and career progression * Partner with the Recruiting team on strategic headcount planning, identifying critical roles and succession planning * Collaborate with the People Relations team to accelerate a culture of innovation and development while providing employees and managers the tools they need to be successful

* 7-10 years of working experience as an HR professional * BA/BS in HR or related field * Experience developing career tracks and performance/talent management key performance indicators * A thorough understanding of HR practices, including employment law and regulations * Demonstrated solution focused thinking, empathy and strong decision making skills * An understanding of people dynamics, organizational strategy and talent processes * Certifications in change management, coaching, compensation, or organizational design a plus