HR Business Partner - Americas

Hi! I’m Hannah and I lead People Operations here at Ashby. I joined over three years ago as the first People hire and I’m excited that our People Ops team is expanding! The People Operations Team provides support to Ashby employees through the development and implementation of programs, policies, and services that contribute to a productive and inclusive working environment. We ensure that the work we do aligns with our Operating Principles and strengthens the environment we're building at Ashby. Our approach is to do things differently – we prioritize what truly fits our team and enhances how we work together. By embracing creativity and customization, we aim to create a people-first culture that drives both individual and organizational success.

We review all applications, and there isn’t a benefit to applying quickly. Take your time, look at the application questions and please submit before the application deadline! We aren’t able to take calls outside of the interview process, so reaching out to the team won’t push your application forward.

Role overview:

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to play a key role in supporting Ashby’s next phase of growth. You will collaborate closely with functional teams to provide proactive guidance across critical areas that drive our success. Fostering employee development, cultivating a high-performance culture, and ensuring competitive and equitable compensation structures should all be equally as important to you.

As an HRBP, you will translate business objectives into a people strategy that aligns with Ashby’s long-term goals. You’ll serve as a trusted strategic advisor to leaders, helping to align people ops strategies with overall business goals while also diving into the details to ensure our processes and procedures run smoothly. We’re a growing startup, so there’s a lot to accomplish! You'll be able to seamlessly transition between strategic projects and administrative tasks, offering support to the team wherever needed. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a high impact team that is rethinking the way PeopleOps can and should function, while shaping an exceptional workplace culture for our global team.

Role Requirements & What You'll Be Responsible For:

• 8+ years of HR experience, ideally in a high-growth environment

• Being a Strategic HR partner: Building strong relationships with functional leaders, establishing credibility and trust as a strategic HR partner is at your core. You proactively assess team, manager, and company needs, provide recommendations, and implement solutions

• People Operations Expertise: You’ll bring deep knowledge of People Ops/HR functions, including compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, and compliance

• Strategic Thinking: You have the ability to translate business objectives into actionable people strategies

• Strong Communicator: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You can effectively convey information to all stakeholders and have the ability to present and facilitate discussions clearly and confidently.

• Compensation Expertise: You have a proven track record of scaling compensation frameworks, including levels and bands across global teams. You know how to use market data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation strategies.

• Training and Development: You have experience building and scaling internal training programs, specifically for management teams. You are comfortable facilitating topics to all levels of employees.

• Employee Relations & Risk Management: You offer guidance to leaders in managing sensitive employee situations. As needed, you act as a mediator and investigate escalated issues. You stay up to date on legal requirements related to employment and regulatory compliance, partnering with legal counsel as needed to mitigate risk.

You could be a great fit if:

• 💻 You have deep experience with HR/People Ops in a remote environment

• 📣 You can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis in coaching, facilitation, and policy development

• ⚡️ A fast-paced environment with a balance of strategic and hands-on execution energizes you

• 🎧 You can balance working both independently and in a team environment

• 🌍Your experience includes supporting a globally distributed and asynchronous workforce