Senior People Business Partner

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years • $97,600 PA - $122,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior People Business Partner will support business leaders and employees by providing guidance on People programs, policies, and best practices. This role involves executing core People processes, acting as an employee advocate, and carrying the company culture. The responsibilities include advising on performance management, employee relations, career development, and workforce planning. The role also involves conducting internal investigations, supporting performance improvement processes, strengthening organizational capabilities in high-performing teams, and ensuring People strategies align with business needs. Collaboration with various stakeholders and driving projects to completion is essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of People experience
  • Ability to build relationships with leaders
  • Knowledge of employment laws
  • Strong problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Experience of Workday preferred
  • Experience supporting global teams
  • Proven capabilities with the MS Office Suite
  • Ability to analyze People data
Perks:
  • Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
  • Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
  • Monthly student debt benefit program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
  • Leadership and skills training opportunities

Job Details

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

The Senior People Business Partner supports business leaders and employees by providing guidance on People programs, policies, and best practices. Reporting into a Senior Principal People Business Partner, this role is responsible for executing core People processes while also acting as an employee advocate and culture carrier. The Senior People Business Partner partners with managers and leaders to support employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning while ensuring People strategies align with business needs.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of People fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to quickly assess and respond to business challenges. They will have a passion for understanding the needs of their business partners and be able to create solutions that drive meaningful results. The individual will enjoy collaborating with various stakeholders with a strong focus on driving projects to completion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop in the role under the mentorship of a supportive and collaborative team that live Rocket’s values of Empathy, Humanity, Trust and Love. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, providing guidance on performance management, employee relations, career development, and workforce planning.

  • Advocate and drive the resolution of employee and/or manager concerns, including conducting internal investigations, advising on corrective actions, and supporting performance improvement processes.

  • Partner with managers to strengthen organizational capabilities in high-performing teams, skill development, career navigation, and employee engagement.

  • Support the execution of People processes, including performance reviews, compensation planning, and talent development.

  • Provide insights on People metrics and trends, identifying opportunities to improve employee experience and business outcomes.

  • Collaborate with People functional teams (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, People Ops, L&D etc.) to ensure alignment of People strategies.

  • Lead and support People projects, including change management efforts related to business transitions.

  • Act as a culture carrier, modelling and reinforcing the company’s values.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of People experience, with at least 3+ years as a People Business Partner or related advisory role supporting an engineering or technical organisation.

  • Strong ability to build relationships and effectively partner with leaders, managers, and employees.

  • The ability to navigate ambiguity is critical.

  • Knowledge of employment laws, People best practices, and employee relations case management.

  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Ability to analyse People data and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

  • Experience supporting global teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Proven capabilities with the MS Office Suite.

  • Experience of Workday preferred.

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility.  A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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The base salary range for this role is $97,600.00 - $122,000.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

  • Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

  • Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

  • Life and disability coverage

  • Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

  • Monthly student debt benefit program

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

  • Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability.  Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

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