Senior People Business Partner

Summary

Guidewire is looking for a Senior People Business Partner to join our growing People team and support our G+A function. This role will continue to evolve and change as the company grows and as the People team changes along with it to meet the business needs. You will be a trusted advisor, providing guidance on a range of HR matters to drive organizational success.

At Guidewire we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day. In our work together we aim to be smart, humble, hardworking and, above all, collaborative. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, who can have fun while getting a lot of great work done. If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join us.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide HR solutions that support the achievement of business goals.

• Act as a strategic partner, advising on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design..

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align our culture and performance with our rewards and reward strategies.

• In partnership with our other People Partners, facilitate career development discussions and succession planning within business functions. 

• Partner with the Talent Management Team to identify training needs and support the implementation of talent development programs.

• Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for improving organizational performance.

• Provide leadership to the team and support including coaching, mentoring, and professional development for Guidewire

• Assist with the communication and rollout of updated or new people programs and policies

• Work closely with leaders on change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and support during organizational changes.

• Collaborate with leaders to anticipate and address potential challenges related to change.

• Collaborate with other People Team members across the globe in a positive and proactive way.

• Performance Intervention Management: Oversee the Performance Improvement process from intake to completion, ensuring fairness, compliance, and quality execution. This includes briefing managers, reviewing plan content, tracking progress, and supporting formal review and closure meetings in AMER.

This role requires strong organizational discipline, sound judgment, and a passion for ensuring fairness and integrity in every People-related process.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 3-5 years of HRBP experience supporting senior leaders

• Experience supporting G+A organizations is a plus

• Ability to collaborate and proactively partner with teams across the globe.

• Proven track record of identifying people problems and using strategic skills to drive and influence appropriate solutions within the business

• Proven experience providing business insights to inform people strategy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and come up with creative solutions

• Need be able to work at all levels of the HR “stack” - strategic, operational, and tactical

A knack for program management and operational excellence

BA degree strongly preferred

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $109,000 - $163,000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to Accommodations