Junior People Business Partner

Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!

Summary: The Junior People Business Partner supports managers and employees by aligning People strategies with business goals. This role provides day-to-day guidance and support on HR issues, helping to drive performance and engagement. 

This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 2 days per week at our Dallas, TX location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position. 

Responsibilities 

• Act as a trusted advisor for both frontline managers and employees by providing policy and procedure interpretation, while also building trust through active integration into the teams they support—attending team meetings and on-site visits. 

• Coaches and develops manager skills around employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, employee engagement and other key areas. 

• Provide advice and support on a variety of HR issues and in keeping with Onbe's enterprise-wide practice, culture, and core values. 

• Address employee inquiries: conduct and lead the investigation of complaints and concerns that could result in legal ramifications; assess the severity; involve appropriate partners; and facilitate appropriate actions. 

• Counsel and mentor managers on building an engaged, high-performing team and workplace environment. 

• Apply industry best practices and external perspectives to support strategic people management decisions. 

• Support organizational change management, facilitating smooth transitions during periods of change. 

• Collaborate with People Business Partner team and other People functional experts (talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, and benefits) to optimize programs for assigned client groups.  

• Analyze People insights and data to translate them into effective initiatives 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements. 

• Assist in development of updated job descriptions to align with future business needs and local markets. 

• Provide support for HR projects and initiatives, as needed. 

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field  

• 3 years in a Human Resources role required; 1-2 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role preferred  

• SHRM, PHR certification preferred  

• Experience working in a hyper-growth organization. 

• Previous experience with transactional work in a M&A environment. 

• Outstanding relationship-building and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with partners at all levels. 

• Demonstrated advising and mentorship skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to define problems, establish alternative solutions, and figure out the most efficient course of action. 

• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, meet timelines, deliver projects to completion, manage results. 

• Ability to handle sophisticated situations with good judgement, tact, and discretion. 

• Able to understand, navigate, and design in a highly matrixed organizational structure. 

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $85,000 to $95,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. T