Sr HR Business Partner

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love-from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news-with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.
The role of the Sr. HR Business Partner is to develop and implement innovative and effective people strategies that support our business objectives and demonstrate our values, in collaboration with the Business Organization HRBP Lead, People Team CoE leaders and other stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about their work, are accountable, possess strong analytical and influencing skills, demonstrate a high-level of systems thinking capability, and strong interpersonal and project management skills. They are likely to have had previous experience in a Media and Technology company, ideally with previous experience supporting sales, marketing and/or product leader and employee populations. This individual will work closely with senior leaders, building effective and trusting working relationships, coaching them to be better leaders and ensure HR programs and services support and drive Yahoo's business objectives.
Yahoo is a fast moving and rapidly evolving business and we are seeking someone with a rich HR Business Partner background as well as demonstrated change management experience to lead and support senior leaders and their teams through our next phase of evolution. The selected individual will have a keen awareness around culture and engagement and will create action plans and interventions to ensure leaders foster effective and inclusive working environments.
Responsibilities:

• Use data and insight to translate business strategies and objectives into the appropriate People Plan for the organization and garner support and ownership for that agenda in the business
• Partner directly with leaders and generate solutions to their people and organizational challenges
• Coach business leaders and managers on critical issues such as performance management, providing constructive feedback, talent assessment, development and succession; organization health and effectiveness, and team dynamics
• Leverage the COEs (Centers of Excellence) -- specifically Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Leadership Development and Total Reward, -- to develop and implement programs which foster employee engagement and maximize employee retention
• Ensure proper implementation, support, guidance, and execution of HR core programs and initiatives.
• Measure and monitor key HR metrics / dashboard for the organization they support and the business as a whole
• Guide and coach managers on how to handle a variety of HR issues: performance issues, rewards, building high performing organizations, and increasing leadership and organizational effectiveness
• Participate actively in HRBP team discussions around process and program iteration, providing detailed and constructive feedback around People Team products and programs and forwarding potential improvements or solutions to accompany that feedback
• Has a strong ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a global environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6-8+ years of HR business partner experience in a complex, global, matrixed environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to build and maintain credible working relationships with executive level leaders
• Proven ability to work with ambiguity and in a fast moving environment
• Demonstrated competence in the various HR functional areas: management/executive coaching; change management; organizational development; recruitment; compensation; employee relations
• Strong general business knowledge with ability to translate business needs into an HR agenda
• Must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Well-developed team building and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address sensitive HR issues
• Informal "roll up your sleeves and get it done" leadership style that is people-centric, effective and marked by a high level of energy
• Proactive in developing and effectively introducing alternatives to current HR practices, as appropriate
• Track record of success in an informal, "smart" environment providing effective, contemporary and practical advice
• Attention to detail, follow through and commitment to high quality delivery

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.
US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
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