Senior People Business Partner

The Senior People Business Partner collaborates with the Commercial Operations and Marketing organizations to develop and deliver strategic talent management programs and solutions, ensuring alignment with their business goals. Responsibilities include employee relations, change management, employee engagement, coaching, retention, compensation and talent management. As a trusted advisor, the Senior People Business Partner plays a critical role in fostering Workiva culture by promoting open communication, effective teamwork, and strong employee relations practices.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with organizational leadership to proactively identify and address organizational needs, assess talent landscape, and leadership development to accelerate the achievement of business objectives and drive engagement

• Collaborate with the People and Culture team to align and deliver effective solutions for organizational needs and talent strategies

• Support organizational design decisions and contribute to change management and communication plans

• Analyze data, metrics, and trends with Commercial Operations and Marketing leaders to make informed decisions

• Implement employee engagement activities for the Commercial Operations and Marketing organization

• Coach management on employee relations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and management principles; Provide guidance and coaching on performance-related matters

• Conduct investigations and resolve employee issues while ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk

• Foster an employee-centric culture, encouraging open and transparent communication

• Ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles are woven into all People and Culture programs and solutions

• Actively promote Workiva’s values and principles as a foundation of company culture and behavioral expectations for every employee

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

• 6+ years progressive responsibility in human resources disciplines including employee relations, change management, compensation, organizational development, and performance development

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Commercial Operations or Marketing organizations in a People Business Partner role or closely related function

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification

• Experience in a global high-growth software company 

• Knowledge and understanding of HR practices, laws, and regulations

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with key business partners and all levels of employees across the company

• Proven ability to coach, provide guidance, and influence

• Experience executing strategic initiatives and operational plans

• Ability to drive collaboration across all levels with the ability to bring together stakeholders that can create solutions

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• 25% travel

• Reliable internet access for any period working remotely and not in a Workiva office

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How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $106,000.00 - $172,000.00

✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
 

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Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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