People Operations Business Partner

We are looking to hire a People Operations Partner to provide critical support to our teams. This role will partner with staff to develop and execute people strategies and policies focused on organizational effectiveness, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, compliance, and our DEIB programs.

We are building a People Operations team to support the next phase of growth for Ursa and are looking for a trailblazing People professional. You will help establish a new People Operations Partner model, not only rolling up your sleeves to deliver on the day-to-day people operations and administrative tasks but also tactically assisting the Leadership Team to improve policies and programs in line with Ursa’s business strategy. This role will report to the Manager of People Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with your counterpart (People Operations Business Partner) and the remainder of the team to develop strong team dynamics
• Develop and implement programs, policies, and practices with team leaders throughout Ursa that foster our values, promote team success, and align with the business strategy laid out by the Leadership Team
• Execute a cadence of regular check-ins with team leaders to improve team performance and increase team talent density
• Effectively manage employee relations issues
• Champion inclusion efforts and provide support for initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive culture
• Play a key role in workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, performance management and team member development
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal employment requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of People Ops plans and solutions that deliver results while maintaining an engaged workforce
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to build scalable recruiting and training processes to ensure a sustainable pipeline of external and internal talent
• Coach and guide team leaders on complex people issues, identifying, investigating and resolving employee issues, concerns and complaints
• Develop tools that allow for a data driven approach to People Ops aimed at identifying key trends in the business and proactively provide solutions to potential concerns
• Serve as an advocate for team members while balancing business needs
• Develop and build strong relationships, build trust and maintain confidentiality with leaders and team members

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of Human Resources experience, across multiple HR disciplines (i.e Compensation, Organization Effectiveness, Payroll and Benefits, Operations, Compliance, etc.) with advanced knowledge of at least one discipline.
• Experience utilizing HR analytics using data to influence business leaders and drive decision making
• Involvement in company-wide inclusion efforts
• Experience implementing HR processes in high-growth, start-up companies
• Experience designing and implementing performance management systems
• Experience solving complex employee issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect

Benefits Include: 

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement 
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA); Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D, and EAP Program; Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
• Company stock options 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $80,000 - $120,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt.