Senior People Business Partner

Issa

Senior People Business Partner serving as a trusted advisor to leadership teams at ISSA. Shaping employee lifecycle with a focus on performance management, coaching, and organizational design.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and leadership coaching, with a strong focus on aligning people strategies with business objectives. Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies for enhancing employee experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ExpertiseCoaching and Influencing SkillsAnalytical Mindset with HRISProject Management for Performance Reviews

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementLeadership CoachingEmployee Experience SurveysData AnalysisWorkplace Investigations

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Conflict Mediation

Tools & Technologies

HRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecyclePerformance Review CycleLeadership Development ProgramsOrganizational StructureWorkplace Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an advisor and hands-on partner to leadership teams, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
Shape the employee lifecycle, including performance management and leadership coaching.
Provide real-time problem-solving for management challenges.
Support managers in identifying performance gaps and executing the Performance Review cycle.
Partner in designing leadership development programs and managing external training vendors.
Lead Employee Experience Surveys, translate data into reports and actionable strategies.
Drive action planning process for Employee Experience Survey feedback.
Serve as the primary mediator for interpersonal conflicts and lead workplace investigations.
Maintain and interpret company policies, providing guidance on ER cases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of HR experience, with at least 3-4 years in a dedicated HRBP or equivalent role.
People-First Advocate: You lead with empathy and intuition.
Coaching Prowess: Proven track record of influencing and coaching first-time and mid-level managers.
Employee Relations Expert: Extensive experience managing a full range of workplace dynamics.
Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with HRIS and anecdotal data.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership Influencer: Experience working directly with leaders to influence organizational structure and behavior.
Project Management: Ability to manage large-scale processes like annual performance reviews.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free Certifications & Discounts: Access to courses at no expense and can enroll 5 friends and family each year.
Wellness Reimbursement: Employees can get reimbursed up to $600/year for fitness, wellness, and mental health purchases.
Work-Life Synergy: Starting with 3 weeks of PTO each year, can earn up to 6 weeks, plus 9 paid holidays each year.
Parental Time Off: Eligible employees giving birth can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave; other parents receive up to 6 weeks of paid bonding leave.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Two medical insurance plans with HSA and FSA options, plus Dental and Vision coverage.
Team Building: Virtual team activities, town halls, and special events.
Tools To Do The Job: Necessary tools, equipment, and systems provided before start date, plus monthly remote work allowance.
401(k) company match and 100% company-paid life/AD&D insurance/short-term disability.