People Operations (HR) Partner

Created on 03-07-2019

Location Irvine, CA, US

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About Houzz

Houzz is the leading home renovation and design platform in the world. We have a highly engaged community of over 40 million unique monthly users who leverage our technologies to find inspiration for their next project, connect with over 2.3 million home design professionals and discover products in the Houzz Shop.

About the Role

The People Services team connects business needs with employee needs, and the People Operations Partner is a key strategic member of the People Services Team. As the People Operations Partner, you will understand, partner and deliver people initiatives that engage and develop the Houzz People Organization. With your expertise in relationship building, people analytics, broad HR practices (with depth of knowledge and experience in HR systems, HR processes, and compliance) you'll be positioned as an organizational leader that helps transform and drive Houzz toward continued levels of success.

What You’ll Do

As a Talent Development Coordinator, you will be our scheduling, logistics, and data tracking guru. You will work closely with appropriate business partners to ensure our objectives can be scheduled and completed on time. We are looking for someone that has exemplary organization skills, strong attention to detail, outgoing personality and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Gather benchmark data about jobs, compensation and benefits

Lead and manage a team responsible for engaging employees through People Services systems, tools and processes including but not limited to: onboarding, talent acquisition intersects, employee self-service, benefits administration, change management, performance management, time and attendance, LOA, learning and development, and off boarding

Manage a team of People Services generalists who act as an employee’s first level of contact for People Services related matters

Partner with HR Business Partner and Sr Talent Partner, in the execution of cross functional initiatives (i.e. company wide performance management, rewards and recognition, focal cycles, policy distribution and accountability and other critical people programs)

Ensure the highest level of data management for all HR systems and processes

Manage compliance and help mitigate risk relating to employment law in close partnership with General Counsel and Finance

In partnership with People Service Business Partner and Talent Acquisition leaders, act as a subject matter expert to help coach and counsel leaders on workforce planning initiatives through active risk management

Act as the liaison between Houzz and external employment counsel

Exercise professionalism at the highest level of integrity in order to privatize and always protect company and employee information

Provide People Operations support and guidance on special projects such as organizational restructures, acquisitions, and system integrations

At a Minimum, We'd Like You to Have

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or a related field

A minimum of 8 years’ work experience performing a substantially similar role and at least 3 years of managing a multi-location team of HR professionals

Expert in maintaining Workday business processes and internal data

Ability to apply broad-based HR knowledge to business needs in a proactive manner and determine best practices to support organizational direction

Proven experience with mentoring or training less experienced team members including compliance with HR related legislation, practices, processes, programs and technologies, processes and procedures

Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the language of business administration

A consistent focus on accountability and achievement of HR strategic and tactical goals with a proven track record in delivering high quality solutions

Effective problem solving strategy with proven success in solving difficult problems and mentoring others on effective problem solving

Advanced knowledge in the use of data, evidence-based research, benchmarks, HR and business metrics to make critical decisions

The ability to assess business situations and recommend suggestions for improving business results and team execution of HR strategies

Ability to serve as a leader for demonstrating effective time management, organizational and follow up skills with a keen attention to detail and quality

Strengths in our critical competencies, which include: Business Minded, Future Perspective, Resourceful, Team Player, Drives Development, Celebrates Diversity, Effective Communicator, Influencer, Agile Learner, Adaptable and Gritty

Ideally, You'll Also Have

Certified in Workday HRIS Administration

A Master’s degree in one of the fields noted above or another relevant discipline AND a minimum of 6 years experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience in staffing, workforce planning, performance management and business operations

Knowledge of CA labor law; multi-state and international is a huge bonus

Human Resources certification such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society of Human Resources - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)