People Business Partner

Reports to: Associate Director, People Business Partnerships

Location: New York, NY

About the Team:

The Global People Team is made up of people professionals with a diverse range of expertise, including talent, people relations, performance achievement, and systems and analytics, amongst others. In 2025 we’ll be focused on consolidating robust People systems and processes that enable us to develop and scale our culture to deliver our strategic priorities and support exceptional performance across all global teams. We are looking for professionals to join our team who are committed to learning and growing themselves while creatively delivering solutions that have a measurable impact on employee experience.

About the Role: 

Reporting to the Associate Director, People Business Partnerships, you will partner directly with managers in the revenue organization to build a scalable organization while positively impacting the day-to-day experiences of our people. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the organization by driving people retention programs and providing guidance to managers across the company. In this role, you will cultivate strong performance and engagement, coach managers, enable clear team communication and feedback, and support the broader  people team to deliver on business goals.

Who You Are:

• You have 3-4+ years experience of People Business Partner experience, experience working in a high-growth tech company highly desirable
• Experience working at companies that have gone through mergers and acquisitions is a plus
• You are located in the New York  area and are able to work from our New York office 2-3 days per week
• You have a foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR, including employment law & compliance requirements with a desire to learn and grow in the people business partner field
• You have a proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues, including making recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues
• You have the ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured environment
• You are a team player who acts with a sense of urgency and adapts to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• You have strong ethics, demonstrated discretion, and sound judgment while working with sensitive and confidential information
• You have a proactive attitude with a desire to continuously learn and grow while helping others do the same
• You are a strong communicator with the ability to drive organizational change through partnership with People & leadership teams
• You are obsessed with retention by way of creating sustainable, scalable organizations with best in class coaching, leadership, and career mobility
• You are highly empathetic and build trust by being warm and demanding
• You have the ability to analyze and interpret data, using it to help business leaders better understand workforce needs and incorporate results into workforce strategy and planning
• You have the ability to facilitate discussions around change and transformation, identifying in advance where and when change management will be needed and proactively participating in developing plans
• You operate with a strong customer service attitude toward employees and managers

What You’ll Do: 

• You will partner with new & developing managers in our Revenue organizations on people management (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, retention strategies, succession planning), providing training, guidance, and support
• You will guide managers and team members through a period of rapid growth, supporting with the challenges and new needs that arising with it
• You will support managers through core People processes, such as annual compensation reviews, growth reviews, and our ongoing focus on managing performance
• You will provide coaching and guidance to managers in an ongoing effort to maintain a positive employee experience that offers challenging yet fulfilling work and a clear path for professional development
• You will work closely with other global People Team partners such as people systems, benefits, talent and compensation to work through employee inquiries and apply policy
• You will help managers address performance issues early and – where necessary – partner with more senior team members to navigate more complex employee relations matters that arise, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations when needed
• You will assist in developing programs and processes supporting the learning, career growth, and mobility aspirations of employees  – including partnering with leaders to create department-specific career paths
• You will work with the global People Team to analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies, recommending improvements and solutions where necessary
• You will provide HR policy recommendations, guidance, and interpretation
• You will drive diversity practices to foster an inclusive, supportive environment
• Because what you do profoundly impacts the day-to-day working lives of people at AlphaSense, you will play a critical role both in shaping our culture and in influencing how people experience what it’s like to work here– whether they feel valued, trusted, heard, and cared about 

AlphaSense is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling AlphaSense’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. AlphaSense does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any other non-merit factor. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at AlphaSense, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination.

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