What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Etsy?
Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build,power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect entrepreneurswith buyers around the world. As an Etsy employee, you’ll tackle uniqueproblems alongside talented coworkers committed to Keeping Commerce Human.We're large enough that you'll focus on meaningful, complex challenges, butsmall enough that you can make a rewarding impact.
Etsy’s People Team is dedicated to crafting solutions that enable Etsy talent to positively impact the business, love where they work, and thrive in their careers. We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join our team as an HR Business Partner supporting our Engineering team at Etsy.
We have deep functional expertise across a variety of HR proficiencies as well as an appreciation for what the business needs to accomplish its own objectives. We take a true partnership approach to our work, consistently bridging our partner's needs with that of the broader company. We have significant hands-on experience with core people processes, career and talent development, performance management, employee relations, data reporting and analysis and broader organizational issues. We provide objective advice regarding complex issues and our partner organizations consider us trusted advisors.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner. This person will be located in Brooklyn. Etsy offers three different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team, but due to the responsibilities associated with this specific position, we will require that this person work Flex mode: traveling to an office location 2 times per week. Learn more about our flexible work modes and vaccination policy here.
About the Role
In this role you will:
Identify and handle employee relations issues quickly and sensitively, exercising good judgment and discretion, and partner with our Employment Counsel as appropriate
Coach managers on performance management, feedback, employee development and career pathing
Be a resource for individual contributors across partner teams
Build strong trusted relationships and credibility across all levels of business line management
Partner with your HRBP team on Etsy’s performance management, talent, compensation and internal mobility processes as it relates to your partner organizations
Support the Senior Manager, HR Business Partners on organizational design, hiring and compensation decisions
Synthesize insights and observations from across the organization to identify improvement areas in HR processes and propose solutions for addressing them
Collaborate closely with various HR partner teams to support business line priorities
Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.
About You
Ideally you'll bring:
5 years working in a People/HR function and 1-2 years in an HR Business Partner role
Demonstrated sound judgment, and the ability to negotiate critical situations appropriately, with poise, under difficult circumstances.
Knowledge of basic U.S. employment law (ie: FMLA and ADA)
Experience working in a dynamic, constantly evolving business with corporate functions
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and organization
You can effectively strike the right balance of being an advisor to the business but also an advocate for employees
Ability to negotiate complex and confidential situations with confidence and finesse
Experience working with Corporate teams is a plus
Experience working with Engineering or Product teams preferred
A trust in and commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission and core values
Additional Information
What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please send a coverletter and resume telling us why you'd be right for the position. As you'vehopefully seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality andvariety. We don't want you to be like everyone else - we want you to belike you! So write to us and tell us what you're all about.
Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makesus a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. Weencourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences toapply. Etsy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexualorientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability,gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status,veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure thatindividuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations toparticipate in the job application and interview process, to performessential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges ofemployment. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunitiesmay be limited to certain roles and skillsets.
For U.S. roles only:
Many Etsy roles are open to remote candidates, and you'll be able to identify which ones within the location header of each job description. We're open to remote hires from all U.S. states except Hawaii and Alaska. For candidates who will work remotely from Colorado, visit this link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
