Who We Are

At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.

We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you.

We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.

Our Values

If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Who You Are

Justworks is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of People Business Partner Team to guide our People Business Partner team in delivering strategic people solutions that drive business success and create an environment where our team members can grow, thrive and feel seen. They will enable leaders to develop and cultivate healthy, high performing teams, aligning people strategy and programs to deliver on our ambitious goals of helping small businesses grow with confidence. The leader of this team will offer strategic partnership, consultation and hands-on execution to deliver our most impactful talent initiatives. This role will be embedded with the business, working closely with the leadership teams on all organizational and people related matters, including aligning the People strategy to business objectives, enhancing team performance, supporting employee career experiences and driving transformational people initiatives to accelerate growth. They will be expert at driving large-scale change management in a fast-paced, high-growth, tech forward environment.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Enable and coach leaders on strategic initiatives to drive progress and impact on organizational goals through the proactive engagement, development and retention of talent. Lead, develop and scale a high performing team of HRBP’s for the organization, creating a consistent operating and partnership model Collaborate and partner with the People leadership in the development of key Talent Management strategies while using a data informed approach Guide and strengthen manager and leadership capability, leading the organization through talent practices including performance coaching, succession planning and proactive engagement initiatives. Support organizational design and talent strategy through strategic partnership, subject matter expertise and high-quality execution of programs and talent practices. Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leaders, providing insights on people strategy, organizational design, and talent management  Align HRBP initiatives with company-wide goals, ensuring seamless integration with functional strategies. Business Partner Excellence Act as a key liaison between the People function and business units, translating business needs into actionable People strategies. Drive organizational change initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to guide decision-making. Partner with leaders to enhance employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning. Foster a culture of elevated strategic thinking and innovation within the People Partner team, ensuring the PBP team is equipped to lead and influence through data-driven narratives. People-Centric Solutions Collaborate on the development of robust diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies. Oversee talent management programs, including succession planning, talent calibration and leadership development. Offer expert strategic counsel and guidance on navigating complex employee relations situations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and enhancing overall employee experience. Champion solutions that position the People team at the center of the CoEs, constantly pushing for innovative approaches to changing business needs. Stay current with industry trends, best practices and regional labor laws and compliance to bring innovative solutions to the organization. Data and Analytics Use People metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of programs and inform future strategies. Continuously assess and refine HRBP processes, technology, People platforms to improve delivery, efficiency and scalability. Leverage deep data and business acumen to inform insights, recommendations and action planning to programmatically assess and address organizational health with your business leaders. Identify organizational needs, and deploy impactful people strategies that better enable the Go To Market  teams perform effectively, and scale efficiently Partner with COE’s to inform, design and deliver expertly on People programs, with collective ownership and shared goals Collaborate with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team to champion and drive strategic initiatives that foster diverse and inclusive teams, serving as a key advocate, coach, and facilitator. Your Success Profile Experience Minimum of 12 years in HR leadership, with at least 5 years managing HRBP teams in a fast-paced, global organization (ideally Tech). Proven track record in influencing senior leaders and driving strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead at the intersection of people, business, and innovation, delivering transformative results. Skills Incredibly strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into actionable People strategies. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Executive presence and ability to convey complex information, difficult messaging, and the ability to influence to various levels of employees Expertise in talent management, change management, and organizational design. Proficiency in leveraging HR technology and data analytics tools. Proven ability to drive change management in a rapidly scaling environment Expertise navigating within ambiguous situations, with high levels of autonomy Experience identifying, designing, and deploying HR interventions within the business Demonstrated experience and a passion for strong collaboration with others (People team COEs, cross-functional partners, HRBP peers, etc.) to build world class teams

How You Will Do Your Work

As the leader of the People Business Partnering team, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies:

Clear communication - the ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. Solution-oriented - identifies the source of a question or challenge and provides the right, or a better, way of doing things. Good judgment - the exercise of critical thinking, analyzing and assessing problems and implications, identifying patterns, making connections of underlying issues, understanding risks and developing mitigation strategies, and taking ownership of the outcome. Decision quality - makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, relying on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment. Consultative - takes an approach that focuses on building relationships with others, understanding their problems, and developing solutions to their challenges through open-ended questions and active listening. Innovative - continuously seeks to challenge the status quo, fostering a culture of creativity and high-impact problem-solving.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others. Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others. Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude. Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example.  Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $225,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year.

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Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set, level of relevant experience, and specific work location.  Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. 

For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks. 

Diversity At Justworks

Justworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity, culture, and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently. Diversity in our work, our people, and our product drives creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial leadership and integrity, competitiveness, and collaboration throughout our business and in the market. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations. We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs, as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you're in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at accommodations@justworks.com. Your comfort and success matter to us, and we're here to ensure an inclusive experience.

Our DEIB Report and Our DEI Commitment