Manager, HR Business Partners (Hybrid)

BigCommerce’s mission is to help merchants sell more at every stage of growth, from small startups, to mid-market businesses to large enterprises. We focus on being the best ecommerce platform so our customers can focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.

We are equally passionate about growing our employee’s careers and providing them an incredible experience as we rapidly expand across the globe. We are proud to have been recognized numerous times for our product and workplace culture. We empower our people and customers to build, innovate and grow, so together we can redefine the ecommerce industry.

BigCommerce is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partners to support our Global Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. This role is based in Austin, Texas and will lead a team of HR Business Partners in Austin and Mexico. This Manager will partner directly with the Chief Revenue Officer and other executive leadership to achieve their organizations’ objectives.

What You’ll Do

Manager responsibilities:

• Manage the GTM (Go to Market) HR Generalist team
• Ensure all people policies, programs and processes are consistently carried-out by the team in adherence to global standards
• Ensure recommendations by the team are legally compliant and establish a positive employer-employee relationship consistent with company practices, policies and procedures
• Oversee HR Generalists work and serve as initial escalation point on employee relations
• Contribute to development and execution of team’s strategic goals
• Evaluate, recommend and participate and at times take lead in ongoing development of People programs and processes
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and collaboration amongst the HR Business Partner team that allows for healthy debate, creative thinking, and team cohesion.
  
  

HR Business Partner Responsibilities

• Proactively align talent priorities with evolving business strategies and workforce needs
• Collaborate with GTM leadership to assess, design, and implement talent strategies that drive workforce planning, compensation, succession planning, and performance management
• Lead key GTM talent processes, including performance management, talent assessments, calibration, goal setting, feedback, and compensation reviews
• Represent business needs and act a key collaborator on various global people focused initiatives
• Review and analyze business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience
• Actively partner, coach & develop leadership team members, managers, and individuals. Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities to address and resolve employee issues, ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests
• Monitor the “pulse” of employees and develop and execute on initiatives to ensure a high level of employee engagement & a positive employee experience
• Serve as the primary HR contact for GTM employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures, systems, benefits, compensation, and talent programs.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations when needed.
• Ensure all people operational and administrative activities for the GTM team are carried-out in adherence to global standards.
• Manage & lead internal communications to GTM team to ensure understanding of People programs
• Assist with onboarding new staff and acquainting them with the company practices, culture and business
• Partner with our recruiting team to ensure talent needs are met, high performing teams are sustained and to provide a positive and seamless candidate experience
• Maintain positive relationships with managers and employees to promote our culture of open communication
  
  

Who You Are

• 8 years experience in Human Resources, preferably as HR Business Partner within the high-tech space, with at least 2 years of people management experience
• A well-rounded HR skill-set: knowledge of fundamental HR practices across ER, staffing, management practices, organizational effectiveness, compensation, and talent management.
• Capability to apply discretion and sound judgment in managing complex processes, decisions and handling sensitive information.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong influencing skills leveraging business acumen, expertise and data.
• Ability to leverage data for storytelling and strategic decision-making; experience with Workday HCM is a plus
• Facilitates change management while maintaining productive relationships with business partners, team and peers.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and the ability to appropriately spot employment risk issues. Experience in California law a plus
• Ability to work within compressed timeframes and embrace the sense of urgency, innovation and resourcefulness required in a fast-paced company
• Comfortable working hands-on to get things done and quickly shifting to complex strategy discussions.
• Can accomplish results and desired outcomes through formal and informal corporate structures.
• A can do approach recognizing the need for flexibility
• A healthy sense of humor is always welcome
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability benefits
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Competitive salary
• Stock/Equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Product Discounts
• This is a Hybrid Role, Minimum onsite 2-3 days per week
  
  

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range (or have the minimum apply to them), but rather, the exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate’s location, relevant knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Targeted salary range

$129,609—$162,012 USD

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BigCommerce

Our employees make the difference. At BigCommerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need an accommodation in order to interview at BigCommerce, please let us know during any of your interactions with our recruiting team.

Learn more about the BigCommerce team, culture and benefits at https://careers.bigcommerce.com.