Join Ashby, a growing startup, as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD). In this role, you will collaborate closely with EPD teams to provide proactive guidance across critical areas that drive success. You will translate business objectives into a people strategy that aligns with Ashby's long-term goals and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to leaders. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team that is rethinking the way PeopleOps can function while shaping an exceptional workplace culture for our global team.
About the role
- ⚙️ Continuous Improvement is core to how you operate - you are detail oriented and continuously look for ways to improve processes, procedures, and team effectiveness - 💻 You have deep experience (~8 years) with HR/People Ops, including supporting EPD teams through periods of meaningful growth and change - 🤝 Successfully managing complex employee relations issues is one of your strengths - 🎧 You can balance working both independently and in a team environment - 🧠 You bring a strong business acumen and principled approach to decision-making, balancing business outcomes with employee experience, risk, and long-term scalability - 🔍 You have experience using HRIS, compensation management tools, and other HR tools to drive operational excellence - 🌍Your experience includes supporting a globally distributed and asynchronous workforce - ⚡️ A fast-paced environment with a balance of strategic and hands-on execution energizes you - 📣 You can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis in coaching, facilitation, and policy development - 🔄 You are flexible in your approach and avoid rigid adherence to past playbooks or overly process-heavy solutions - 💡You have expertise in US employment law, compensation frameworks, and training and development programs - An advanced degree in HR, business or organizational development - An HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) - Experience working with globally distributed teamsKey missions
- Collaborate closely with EPD teams to provide proactive guidance across critical areas that drive success, including employee development and compensation structures.
- Translate business objectives into a people strategy that aligns with Ashby’s long-term goals, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to leaders.
- Build strong relationships with functional leaders, proactively assess team and company needs, provide recommendations, and implement solutions.