Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

Join our network of HR Business Partners!

As an HR Business Partner at Block, you are joining a team of change agents responsible for scaling and improving our people programs and initiatives across the company. Our Business Partners are empathetic, strategic thinkers who excel in a high engagement environment and have an extraordinary desire to innovate. 

In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to provide hands-on strategic input and advice around employee relations, performance management, coaching and development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, training and more.  

We are looking for HR Business Partners to join Block across the company  supporting all of our business units, specifically for our Square, Cash App and Foundational (Legal, Finance, People & Foundational Engineering) teams. 

We are looking for applicants who have experience supporting one or all of the following client groups: Engineering, Product and Go-to-market. By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in Senior HR Business Partner roles across Block and all of our business units.

You will:

• Partner with senior leaders and mid-level managers to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business.
• Provide strategic HR expertise in the areas of compensation, feedback, performance management, employee relations, development and coaching, and organizational design and development.
• Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Lead core HR processes, such as performance calibrations, compensation cycles and promotions.
• Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to client groups.
• Partner with cross functional partners to execute on programs in areas of performance management, promotions, career development, mobility, training and more.

Qualifications

You have: 

• A minimum of 4+ years experience in an HR Business Partner role and a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience building and improving company culture and increasing employee engagement.
• Superb communication skills, including effective facilitation, listening and writing capabilities. 
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Coaching and facilitation expertise and the ability to influence colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Experience supporting business leaders on multi-year company or org-wide people initiatives or projects.

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $125,600 - USD $153,600
Zone B: USD $116,800 - USD $142,800
Zone C: USD $110,500 - USD $135,100
Zone D: USD $100,500 - USD $122,900

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 pa