Sr. Director Human Resources - HRBP Team

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world's work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
Last year, more than $3.3 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.
We are looking for a Sr Director, Human Resources to lead the HRBP Team, help build a culture of engagement, and drive business results by delivering measurable and sustained people solutions across Upwork. As a consultative and trusted leader, you will act as an advisor and coach to senior executives and the HRBP team in defining and delivering talent strategies that drive inclusion, employee engagement, retention and high performance. Are you passionate about using data and analytics to determine high impact solutions for leaders? Are you a champion of driving diversity, inclusiveness and belonging in the workplace? Are you energized by helping people reach their potential? If you said yes to any of these, you can make a meaningful contribution to Upwork.
Your Responsibilities:

• Define and execute talent strategies to engage, develop and retain our workforce across the Company.
• Achieve a deep understanding of the business strategy, goals and objectives and support organizational changes by developing and implementing appropriate change management plans.
• Coach and provide guidance to the HRBP team to deliver key people initiatives and OKRs, regularly measuring progress and alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to senior leaders on employee relations matters for a wide range of issues and guide the HRBP team in conducting investigations and taking appropriate actions.

• Provide leadership to the organization in driving performance management to ensure employees and managers are trained on the processes
• Work with senior leadership to facilitate goal setting and development plans.
• Drive talent management and succession planning activities with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to foster a culture of growth and development.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed.
• Be an impartial steward for the organization advocating for employees and the business, and modeling company values.

What it takes to catch our eye:

• Extensive HRBP leadership experience in the Tech industry preferred; A combination of HR experience in the following areas: Organizational design, org planning, performance management, business advising, compensation and rewards, recognition programs, culture carrier, employee engagement, coaching and development, conflict resolution, recruiting, data analysis, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen, ability to think strategically and translate organizational goals into key people initiatives and programs.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; effective listener, ability to connect and influence actions and outcomes with employees at all levels in the organization.
• Track record of strong business partnership with senior leaders within a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data, understand trends and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to a company's evolving stages and needs.
• Experience with leading a hybrid, remote team

The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $234,000 - $316,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.
Come change how the world works.
At Upwork, you'll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees.
Our vibrant culture is built on shared values and our mission to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster amazing teams, put our community first, and have a bias toward action. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and grow together through development opportunities, mentorship, and employee resource groups. And oh yeah, we've also got amazing benefits - including medical insurance for you and your family, unlimited PTO, 401(k) with matching, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and a generous Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Check out our Life at Upwork page to learn more about our benefits and the employee experience.
Check out our Life at Upwork page to learn more about the employee experience.
Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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