Associate HR Business Partner
Instructure
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Partner with multiple HRBPs to support day-to-day people initiatives across functions (e.g., Engineering, Sales, Marketing, CX, Product, G&A).
- Prepare materials, analysis, and documentation for HRBP-led conversations, leadership meetings, and planning sessions.
- Track action items, risks, and follow-ups across HRBP portfolios to ensure timely execution.
- Support employee lifecycle activities including role changes, promotions, manager transitions, and offboarding.
- Assist with employee relations cases by gathering facts, documenting timelines, and coordinating with HRBPs and HR Shared Services (does not independently lead complex ER cases).
- Ensure consistent application of policies, processes, and documentation standards.
- Support annual and quarterly HR processes such as performance cycles, merit, promotions, engagement surveys, and workforce planning.
- Maintain trackers, dashboards, and documentation to support HRBPs during peak cycles.
- Coordinate communications and ensure leaders and employees understand timelines and expectations.
- Pull, analyze, and validate people data (headcount, attrition, mobility, engagement, performance outcomes).
- Create standardized reports and summaries to support HRBP recommendations and leadership decision-making.
- Identify trends, gaps, and operational risks and flag them proactively to HRBPs.
- Help drive consistency across HRBP practices by maintaining templates, playbooks, and shared tools.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve the employee and manager experience.
- Act as a liaison between HRBPs and HR Shared Services to resolve process issues.
- Partner closely with HR Shared Services, Talent, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Legal to ensure seamless execution.
- Serve as a point of contact for managers and employees on standard HR questions, escalating appropriately.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or HRBP support roles
- Strong understanding of core HR processes and employee lifecycle
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Experience in a matrixed or global organization (bonus)
- Exposure to employee relations, performance management, or compensation cycles (bonus)
- Strong data and reporting skills (Excel/Sheets, HRIS, dashboards) (bonus)
- Interest in developing toward an HRBP or specialist role (bonus)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HR processesemployee lifecycledata analysisreportingperformance managementemployee relationscompensation cyclesworkforce planningdocumentation standardsrisk management
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detaildiscretioncommunicationfollow-throughstakeholder managementproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityproactive identification