The Senior People Partner will serve as the primary HR partner to a Squarespace business department, acting as a trusted advisor & coach to the department's people leaders & managers regarding all facets of the employee lifecycle. You will act as a strategic advisor, driving initiatives that support talent management, organizational health, workforce planning, & compensation strategy, with a focus on the unique needs of the respective team. You will bring experience in the tech industry, demonstrating an understanding of the fast-paced & innovative nature of product development.

By leveraging workforce analytics & insights, the Senior People Partner will collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that align with company priorities, foster an inclusive & high-performing culture, & support the business department's strategic goals. This position requires a seasoned HR professional capable of balancing strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on execution.

This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Director, People Partner - GTM.

You'll Get To

Strategic Advisory:

• Act as the main HR partner to the department's leaders & managers throughout the respective department, providing coaching on performance management, professional development, inclusive leadership, employee relations, & compensation planning.
• Collaborate with department leadership to manage & implement change initiatives that drive a culture of high performance, innovation, & continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on HR matters, including employee relations, investigations, leaves of absence, & compliance, tailored to the department's team dynamic needs.

Talent & Organizational Health:

• Leverage data on attrition, engagement, & market trends to execute talent management strategies that align with Product team priorities.
• Partner with department leadership to identify & develop high-potential employees, supporting succession planning & professional growth within the department.
• Design & implement engagement & development programs to enhance team dynamics, collaboration, & retention.
• Partner with Learning & Development to facilitate programs focused on leadership development & skill building within the Product organization.

Workforce Planning:

• Lead strategic headcount planning with leaders to identify future talent needs, assess workforce capabilities, & determine headcount requirements based on business goals.
• Leverage workforce analytics & insights, such as turnover rates, performance metrics, & growth trends, to recommend headcount adjustments & optimize team structures.
• Support internal career progression for open roles within the department, balancing recruitment efforts with internal mobility & succession planning.

HR Program Execution:

• Lead or co-lead HR initiatives & projects addressing department-specific needs while contributing to broader company objectives.
• Execute HR programs related to performance management, organizational health, talent planning, & position management, specifically for the department.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards to guide department leaders on compensation philosophy & performance management compensation cycles.

Operational Excellence:

• Proactively identify opportunities for process efficiency & innovation, partnering with Product leadership to maximize impact & drive alignment with company goals.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, FP&A, & Principal People Partner on headcount planning, internal mobility, & hiring efficiencies across the organization.
• Manage mid-to-high-risk employee relations issues, collaborating with the ER CoE & Legal, as needed, to mitigate risks & ensure compliance.

Analytics & Insights:

• Analyze HR metrics & trends to guide talent planning, engagement, & retention strategies within the department.
• Use data-driven insights to measure the impact of initiatives & identify opportunities for improvement.

Who We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience, including dedicated experience as an HR Business Partner supporting department leadership & people managers.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in the tech industry is strongly preferred, with a proven ability to support fast-paced, innovative teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop & execute HR strategies tailored to both department-specific & company-wide goals, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Proven ability to analyze data, such as turnover rates, engagement metrics, performance trends, & workforce capabilities, to pull actionable insights & drive a comprehensive people strategy. Strong skills in leveraging workforce analytics to identify opportunities, optimize team structures, & inform talent planning decisions.
• Thorough understanding & interest of business operations with the ability to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives, ensuring strategic impact & measurable results.
• Proven track record in managing HR projects, employee relations, & talent initiatives, demonstrating a capacity to navigate complex challenges & deliver effective outcomes.
• Strong judgment, empathy, & data-driven decision-making abilities, with the capacity to simplify complex issues & operationalize tailored, business-focused solutions.
• Experience managing change initiatives & leading projects that enhance team engagement, improve dynamics, & boost productivity.
• Excellent active listening, communication, & collaboration skills, with the ability to influence decisions & build strong relationships across multiple levels of leadership.
• Thorough understanding of HR practices, including employment law & regulations, to ensure compliance & maintain high ethical standards.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk & working on a computer.

Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions & duties of the position.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave & up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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