HR Business Partner, Tech

August 18

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Upstart

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Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As we transitioned to being a public company, we’re now poised to leverage our domain expertise and revolutionize every aspect of lending and credit risk evaluation. We’ve recently expanded our offerings to include automobile refinancing and we plan to take on more verticals as the business grows.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• Coach and advisor: Advise and consult with managers and leaders as they continue to scale. From org design, to talent development, to rewards and recognition, and high performance culture, act as a trusted thought partner and coach. • Manager support: Build relationships with managers to ensure their confidence and trust in the HR team; offer ideas and resources to help them thrive in their roles and careers at Upstart. • Employee relations: Oversee and resolve employee relations issues of varying complexity by conducting thorough and objective investigations, interpreting and applying Upstart policy and making recommendations. • Performance management: Partner with managers to identify high performers and help them grow with Upstart; and to work through low performance management to maintain our high performance bar. • Project and program support: Support core HR programs, processes and initiatives such as performance management, compensation planning, employee engagement and diversity and inclusion. • Solve problems: Be an adaptable problem solver, liaising between the People Ops team and the business to achieve the best outcomes for the organization. Provide thoughtful and appropriate counsel, striking a balance between long and short term business needs.

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience • 3-5 years of Human Resources experience in the tech industry (HRBP, HR generalist, employee relations) • Experience working with Tech teams (Engineering, Product & UX Design, Machine Learning) and GTM teams in a geographically dispersed or digital first environment • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, complex interpersonal dynamics, and change management • Exceptional judgment to recognize when escalations are needed • High emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism • Skilled in performance management best practices and employee relations matters • Well versed in people analytics and familiarity with using HRIS systems, with an ability to influence with data • History of building relationships across all levels and teams to foster better business outcomes • Strong bias for action and a track record of strong work ethic, integrity and personal accountability

🏖️ Benefits

• Target bonuses • Equity compensation • Generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)