Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role

The role serves as a strategic partner and coach to senior leaders while acting as the People lead for the supported business areas. This involves collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Compensation, Talent, and People Operations to ensure aligned, scalable people solutions. As a senior member of the People team, the incumbent will drive accountability, foster inclusive collaboration, navigate complexity, and mentor peers as appropriate.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, translating business strategy into actionable people priorities.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts to improve clarity, efficiency, and performance.
• Guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, succession planning, and career development conversations.
• Drive execution of core People programs, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and talent reviews.
• Partner with Finance and Compensation to support equitable, competitive reward strategies aligned to business results.
• Use data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to identify trends and inform organizational decisions.
• Proactively prioritize work to align with department and company goals while communicating progress and managing dependencies.
• Navigate conflict and differing viewpoints constructively, providing candid feedback and finding common ground.
• Contribute to an environment of trust and inclusion within supported teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to company-wide People initiatives.
• Take ownership of outcomes, course-correct when needed, and continuously improve processes and programs.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of HR Business Partner or equivalent leadership experience, ideally within high-growth tech or fintech environments.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Expertise in organizational design, performance management, talent development, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to operational outcomes.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to provide direct, candid feedback while remaining open to diverse perspectives.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with strong prioritization and execution discipline.
• High integrity and sound judgment.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Product, Engineering, or other technical functions.
• Experience with AI-enabled HR tools and platforms.
• Certification in HR or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Remote work options with flexible working hours.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Equity options.
• Professional development budget.

• Ensure you have a strong understanding of HR principles and practices, including organizational design and talent development.
• Develop a portfolio that showcases your experience in advising senior leaders and driving business outcomes through people strategy.
• Highlight your ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Be prepared to discuss how you navigate conflict and complex interpersonal dynamics, providing specific examples from your experience.
• Consider obtaining certifications in HR or related fields to stand out as a candidate.
• Research NerdWallet's culture and values to understand how your skills and experience align with the company's mission and vision.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with data-driven decision making and how you've used analytics to inform HR strategies.