Sr. Manager, People Business Partner

Job Description Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who they are and their network's strength vs. their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how to think about skills and capabilities for individuals and how jobs and career decisions are made. Eightfold offers the industry's first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their careers. To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B from leading investors to further our mission of finding the right career for everyone in the world. If you are passionate about solving one of the most fundamental challenges of our society - employment, working on hard business problems, and being part of an amazing growth story - Eightfold is the place to be About The Role We're looking for a Sr. Manager, People Business Partner to be a trusted partner to the leadership team, advising and coaching on all aspects of people management - Leadership Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, et al. You will play a critical part in building management capability by educating and training leaders and managers on employee life cycle processes and people management. Roles & Responsibilities - Collaborate and influence leaders to drive and execute successful delivery of all HR programs including performance management, management excellence programs, and compensation reviews that attract and retain top tech talent - Coach and advise leaders and their managers on complex leadership and HR matters including navigating sensitive employee relations issues with expertise and empathy. - Serve as a key liaison between the India leadership team and the US-based People Partner, ensuring seamless alignment of global people strategy, priorities, and culture. - Empower managers with guidance and resources to facilitate clear career pathing and leveling frameworks, fostering continuous skill enhancement and professional development opportunities for their teams - Provide change management counsel and proactive support to ensure seamless adoption of organizational shifts and initiatives - Assess manager and employee development training needs and conduct 1:1/group sessions as needed within a dynamic landscape - Serve as a point of contact for employees; helping them navigate professional or personal issues that impact their work and career growth - Work closely with other members of the global People team and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery of HR programs and initiatives - Lead day-to-day activities related to HR policies, processes and programs - Track and analyze key indicators of organizational health and recommend ways to improve - Champion employee engagement initiatives, working with leaders to foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Must Haves - 10+ years of prior experience in the role of an HR Business Partner for a high tech company - Deep understanding of HR processes, especially hands-on experience in management/leadership development, performance management and employee relations - Previous experience in management/leadership development programs and/or learning and development function - Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust at all levels. - Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities - Able to operate at a tactical as well as strategic level Nice To Haves - Strong emotional intelligence - Assertive and humble; can overcome resistance and effectively manage change - Business savvy; can quickly develop the business sense to offer relevant HR solutions - Fast-paced and action-oriented; can comfortably operate in ambiguity with minimal guidance - A positive can-do attitude; can navigate through the challenges and find solutions - Analytical thinking; can dig into data as needed to inform decisions We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in the work you are doing, and see the positive impact of your work on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support, so you can do the best work of your career. Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: We embrace a hybrid work model that aims to boost collaboration, enhance our culture, and drive innovation through a blend of remote and in-person work. We are committed to creating a dynamic and flexible work environment that nurtures the collaborative spirit of our team. Employees residing near our Bangalore, and Noida offices are working from the office twice a week with the goal of transitioning to three times per week within the year. Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions. Our customer stories- https://eightfold.ai/customers/customer-stories/ Press- https://eightfold.ai/about/press