Employee Success (HR) Business Partner

G2

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About G2 - The CompanyWhen you join G2, you're joining the team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 100 million people annually - including employees at all Fortune 500 companies - use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation and grow their business - including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit and follow us on .As we continue on our growth journey, we are striving to be the most trusted data source in the age of AI for informing software buying decisions and go-to-market strategies. Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!About G2 - Our PeopleAt G2, we have big goals, but we stay grounded in our PEAK (Performance + Entrepreneurship + Authenticity + Kindness) values. You'll be part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other's successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our and philanthropic work (like our program) because it encourages us all to be better people.About The RoleThe Employee Success Business Partner (ESBP) will be responsible for building talent density and supporting organizational success across internal customer organizations. This role will partner with senior leadership, managers and employees to build a collaborative and performance-driven culture. The ESBP will be a trusted advisor and strategic partner to accelerate company performance through creative, innovative, engagement with teams, cross-functional partners and Employee Success teammates. This role will be on-site in our Chicago office three days a week.In This Role, You Will:Relationship Building & Strategic HR Partnership 50%Be a thought partner and advisor across the executive and senior leadership team and their organizations, providing data-driven guidance on talent-related initiatives, opportunities and challengesBuild trust and credibility throughout the organization by connecting teams to resources (including our Employee Success centers of excellence (COEs)) that engages employees, promotes strong performance, enhances the employee experience and drives innovationProvide leadership when responding to complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance-related escalations, and any other escalated feedback received from employeesSuccessfully deliver effective annual performance review process, compensation adjustments, and variable compensation awards including bonus and equitySupport Organizational Transformation Initiatives 30%Advise and coach managers as they strategize team changes and restructuring to increase performance velocity, talent density, and innovation to exceed goals and business objectivesEffectively engage the Employee Success CoEs to manage and provide guidance to leaders on people and culture initiatives, including partnering with the Employee Experience team on leader action planning following engagement surveysInfluence leaders to upgrade talent through disciplined, consistent, and equitable performance management across teams that is informed by measurable and quantifiable individual achievement and contributionSupport People Operations globally and ensure compliance with local/country guidelines-20%Using an AI-first approach, proactively improve, implement and automate repeatable processes to achieve scale and efficiencyLead or collaborate on Global Success initiatives, including annual handbook review, compensation review/analysis, performance reviews, etc.Minimum Qualifications:We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don't check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.At least 8 years of relevant, progressive experience as a human resources professionalExpertise, knowledge and proven experience across the disciplines of:Strategic business partnershipPerformance managementPolicy developmentEmployee relationsCapability to lead and influence internal customers at all levels of the organization to deliver results, impact, and high value contributionsCommitted to high individual performance focused on measurable results through the achievement of goals and objectivesEntrepreneurial spirit with a passion to question status quo and drive continuous improvement through a data driven approach, and a AI/automation driven mindsetNaturally curious problem solver, strong communications skills, and excellent competency in planning, organizing and project managementFluency in the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, research, and technologyAbility to work in a fast-paced and changing environment (involving diverse cultures and different geographies) with high volume workload and strong deliverablesWhat Can Help Your Application Stand Out:Global experience working with teams across regions, countries and cultures strongly preferredIndustry experience and business fluency in the high-growth technology industryProficiency with Gsuite and Google platform (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets) and HR technologyOur Commitment to Inclusivity and DiversityAt G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments .--For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review before applying to this job.How We Use AI Technology in Our Hiring Process
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