Burkland is hiring a
People Partner

Summary

The job is for a People Partner at Burkland, a remote-first company that helps high-growth startups. The role involves shaping company culture, implementing systems, advising on organizational development, and more. Ideal candidate has HR/People Operations experience in a growth company or startup.

Requirements

• Experience as a Sr. People Ops Generalist or People Business Partner in a growth company and/or startup
• Ability to self-organize and manage projects
• Driven and resourceful, with a keen interest in advanced analysis, and research, and comfort in presenting in front of Executive Leadership, Boards, and contributors at all levels
• Dexterity to juggle multiple clients, projects, and deadlines in an organized and timely fashion
• The ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines both within and outside your direct control of influence
• Aptitude to evaluate and implement new technologies and nimbleness to easily adapt to clients’ business stack and People Ops stack

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CEOs and founders to build their business
• Gain a deep understanding of clients’ business goals and people
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of systems and programs needed when building a People Organization from the ground up
• Work on strategic programs like designing talent branding, talent acquisition, building culture, DEI/DEIB programming, evaluating and identifying total rewards packages, and working through employee relations issues
• Advise leaders on organizational development, training development, resource planning, policy, and risk management
• Act as a partner to the CEO and other members of the client’s team providing insight, innovative ideas, and data-driven solutions on critical HR issues including People, Talent, Culture, and Internal Communication
• Establish the channels for and cadence of communications to inform, engage, connect, and inspire the client’s employee base
• Draft, publish, and present policies, procedures, and best practices that amplify the client’s mission, vision, goals, and culture
• Establish and continuously evolve scalable and progressive processes to improve onboarding, organizational effectiveness, employee development, and engagement
• Design competitive, fair, and equitable compensation structures and benefits to support the client’s compensation philosophy while attracting and retaining great people
• Automate processes and leverage best-in-class technology to scale the People functions and programs to drive engagement and efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Merger/ Acquisition or IPO experience is a plus
• Prior consulting experience is preferred but not required if you have supported a complex matrix organization

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Remote work, no commute!
• Collaborative, communicative culture driven by Core Purpose + Values
• Work with incredibly smart people who love learning and sharing their knowledge
• Equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace