Fractional People Business Partner (Temporary Position)

WHO WE ARE

ActBlue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive. 

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact. Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The People & Culture (P&C) team aims to establish ActBlue as a top employer of choice for people who are passionate about empowering small-dollar donors in our country. We attract diverse, talented employees and promote an engaging, inclusive culture where team members develop, thrive and catalyze positive change. 

This role will be the Principal People Business Partner (PBP) for product, engineering and the office of the executive teams. As the Principal PBP, you will play a critical role acting as a trusted advisor to the Chief P&C Officer, ELT leaders, Directors, and Managers across the organizations you support.

As the Principal PBP, you will work across P&C and the business teams you support to ensure these organizations have the people strategy & plans in place to deliver on the business strategy.  You will use strategic thinking, strong business acumen and an in-depth understanding of the P&C operating model to roll up your sleeves and provide tactical support to daily challenges as needed. Whether coaching your clients on how to lead their teams, or managing programs that help develop our employees, you focus on solving business needs, with a people first focus, and being as transparent as possible to help employees understand how people decisions are made at ActBlue.

You will work closely with a cross-functional group of subject-matter experts to design and execute on multiple strategies including: hiring, onboarding, compensation,DEIB and talent development. 

The Principal PBP is an integral member of ActBlue’s People & Culture team and will report to the Chief P&C Officer (CPO).

This is a temporary assignment with a 3-6 month duration. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Consult with leaders to create a comprehensive people plan to drive business strategies and outcomes for all the client groups you support
• Provide strategic business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization, driving a visible impact on our evolving business
• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution
• Provide insightful data to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions. 
• Proactively solve complex problems and quickly design and implement solutions that cut across multiple disciplines, even those beyond people and organizational solutions. 
• Deploy transformational people programs to shape the future of Act Blue
• Provide the best of P&C function to the business through deep expertise and focus in the following areas: organizational effectiveness, coaching,  talent management, leadership effectiveness, organizational transformation and performance management, compensation and rewards, employee relations, learning and development, recognition programs and strategic development
• Proactively assess team, manager, organizational development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions
• Drive talent management strategies to support the assigned business team’s growth and individual development plans
• Oversee performance review cycles and employee engagement surveys, including calibrations, presenting results, action planning, and measuring effectiveness with clients
• Create DEIB strategies to build cultural competence to operate with a inclusive mindset
• Design and facilitate business team and offsite leadership meetings as needed
• Ensure that all the client groups you support are compliant and updated on local employment laws
• Provide insights to the CPO on P&C organization’s strengths, gaps, and risks on delivering on the strategy, vision, and goals with a focus on scalability
• Take on specific projects or activities assigned by the CPO to enable success of the overall P&C strategy work 
• Integrate and partner with P&C colleagues across the organization to implement tailored solutions that enable the business to