People Business Partner

Summary

Join Lightcast as a Human Resources Business Partner to drive people strategy and ensure business success. In this role, you will serve as the main HR contact for employees and managers, support strategic initiatives, and cultivate a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• Proven ability to operate independently, setting and achieving goals in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail by ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in HR processes, documentation, and communications while identifying inconsistencies to maintain high quality standards
• Strategic thinker with a strong results orientation, balancing tactical HR responsibilities with the ability to shape long-term organizational outcomes
• Skilled in conducting comprehensive needs assessments and implementing organizational design and development initiatives
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on well-researched, strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in a highly collaborative, global environment, with the ability to work across departments and geographies
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence across all HR processes
• Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., UKG, Lever ATS) and business technology tools (Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Four plus (4+) years of HR generalist experience, including 1+ year in a Business Partner role required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main HR contact, and SME (Subject Matter Expert) for employee and manager inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally to enhance the employee experience
• Provide guidance to Managers on HR policies, benefits, and procedures to foster transparency and trust
• Collaborate with HR and Business Unit Leadership to develop and implement key HR & employee strategies that align with organizational goals and long-term growth
• Ensure all necessary approvals are secured before a position is submitted for recruitment
• Champion Lightcast’s mission, vision, and values in every interaction, leading initiatives that drive cultural transformation and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and innovation
• Lead and Manage the bi-annual, co-wide, performance management cycle, ensuring fair and transparent evaluations, while being the primary contact for leadership training, education and support
• Regularly assess and audit HR processes for efficiency, scalability and best practices
• Run, analyze and track key HR metrics, including employee retention, engagement, and experience data, guiding strategic HR initiatives, and needed pivots
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of employee lifecycle events, such as promotions, title changes, job leveling, onboarding, and offboarding

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment, preferably in the tech space, is preferred
• Expertise in HR technology platforms, including experience in creating/ running reports and analyzing data using systems such as UKG, Lever, and business tools like Google Suite (Sheets and Slides) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Deep understanding of HR metrics, with a focus on driving continuous improvement, backed by data

Benefits

Lightcast is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status