Senior Talent Business Partner

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join: 

We’re the Airbnb Talent team - playful, fun, helpful, and deadly serious. We’re tasked with one of the company’s most important goals: preserving and driving Airbnb’s amazing culture. We do this by making sure we work with brilliant, inspiring individuals and teams. It’s our job to make sure we help all of our people raise the bar with their work and career. We work hard - very hard - but every day, we are rewarded by the amazing, joyful people around us. We’re creating the best team in the world.

The Difference You Will Make:

We're looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Senior Talent Business Partner at Airbnb) who will be a strategic partner to a global client team. This person will be a key part of the team, acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment, has a passion for building and refining processes and practices, is strong in influencing and mentoring others, and builds strong relationships with leaders and employees. We need a human resource (HR) thought leader who can balance the need to be a strategic business partner along with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.

A Typical Day: 

• Work with the Senior Leadership team to define, launch, and execute various strategic and operational people-related projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across all levels of leadership and drive communications with COE partner teams to execute key programs and projects. 
• Effectively manage change by influencing and communicating with key stakeholders. Anticipate risks associated with change management, and ensure creative and effective mitigations are available. 
• Plan and facilitate HR projects globally by building plans, action planning with the Business Leaders and Talent Partners in their respective areas.
• Develop and translate talent strategy and people agenda into deliverable plans that align with local business strategy in collaboration with the Talent Business Director. 
• Provide local support on complex ER matters and develop appropriate solutions. 
• Campaign manage the delivery of segment and central HR communications and engagement, including the delivery of the engagement survey to ensure engagement results are achieved.
• Proactively shape talent priorities to align to business strategy and changing needs. Help shape the appropriate culture. Diagnose and define programs and support needs to optimize business performance.
• Actively partner, coach & develop leadership in team members, managers and individuals.
• Advocate for teams and represent their needs to the regional and global talent team and senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of feedback and open communication.
• Work with managers and advise on performance and behavioral issues. When appropriate, escalate to broader talent and legal team.

COE Partnership

• Partner with our recruiting team to ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience.
• Educate employees and managers on our compensation and benefits programs.
• Understand the needs of the team and make recommendations regarding recognition and rewards programs.
• Partner with Legal and Employee Relations (ER) teams on handling ER issues in compliance with employment regulations.
• Assist the business with all aspects of the Talent Management process and performance reviews.
• Partner with the Compensation and Total Rewards team on candidate offers to new employees, internal mobility and various team initiatives.

Your Expertise:

• 15+ years of progressive Talent/HR experience in a high speed, high growth environment.
• Background working with supporting teams regionally and globally.
• Experience in employee engagement, performance management and coaching, compensation programs.
• Experience managing, leading, and coaching teams and people, both formally and informally.
• A high energy, thoughtful Talent Partner who can work at a detailed tactical level and also see the big picture.
• Proven ability to think creatively, participate fully and work collaboratively to develop and execute programs. Ability to work in and navigate a matrixed environment.
• Strong communication and relationship