People Partner

Engine is the modern travel platform for booking and managing work trips. It saves businesses time and money through an intuitive travel network that connects to nearly every hotel, airline, and car rental company in the U.S. It offers single invoice billing, the flexibility to modify trips at any time without sunk costs, and a unified view of all company travel and spend. Customers rely on Engine to not only make travel easier to manage, but to make it enjoyable for everyone involved. The company is backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund and Permira. Learn more at www.engine.com.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on and solutions-oriented People Partner to join our dynamic team. This role is focused on the day-to-day execution of People processes and programs, ensuring smooth HR operations while supporting managers and employees.You will work closely with leadership and employees to support our high-performance culture, and drive talent development initiatives. This is a tactical role that requires attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a bias for action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Management: Lead and support the performance management process including bi-annual performance review process, feedback, coaching, and maintaining a high bar for success. Help managers cultivate a high-performance culture that drives individual and team success. Coordinate and execute employee terminations, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize analytics to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and recommend People strategies that support business goals.

• Employee Relations: Act as a first line of support to employees and managers on employee relations issues. Address and resolve employee concerns, performance challenges, and conflicts while maintaining a positive workplace culture.

• Programs and Processes: Manage and continuously improve People processes, policies, and systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in an HRBP, People Partner, or similar role in a fast-paced startup environment. Strong experience in employee relations, HR operations, and process execution is required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field or similar work experience. HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience working in tech, SaaS, or start-up environments highly preferred. A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in a growing tech company is key.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to navigate complex people issues and resolve issues quickly.

• Adaptability: Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot as needed.

• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with HRIS, performance management systems, and other HR-related tools. Experience with data analysis and reporting is a plus