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Ridgeline’s People team is growing and looking for an innovative strategic thinker, exceptional executor, and people-oriented team player to help build a best-in-class environment for our employees. As part of the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team, you will be a principal support in driving and executing Ridgeline’s talent agenda. To be successful in this role, you will need to build relationships across the People team and a diverse group of stakeholders, learn the business - its leaders and organizational structure - and problem solve across a wide range of HR topics. This person will also need to have a keen eye for detail, creativity, a learning mindset, and be tech savvy to help support the organization. As a Senior HR Business Partner you will be the first line of contact for employees looking for HR-related information and support, so strong communications skills, empathy, and patience are a must.

This position will report directly to the Head of HR.

At this time, Ridgeline does not sponsor work visas.

What will you do?

• Build relationships with business leaders to offer thought leadership on organizational and people-related strategy and execution
• Partner with stakeholders to provide strategic leadership, facilitate, and execute company-wide talent related initiatives
• Influence the workforce strategy and organizational structure while partnering with our talent acquisition team to build a robust pipeline across several functions
• Partner to design, develop and execute HR programs e.g. compensation, retention, learning and development, and employee engagement
• Provide coaching and collaborate with leaders on managing individuals, creating high-performing teams, and building a top notch team culture that engages individuals and helps them bring their best selves to Ridgeline everyday
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to strategically guide your work, challenge the business, and provide insights to help improve organizational health in service of business objectives.
• Sponsor and bring an HR lens to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) programs
• Manage challenging employee relations issues with excellence
• Be a subject matter expert on Ridgelines HR tools, processes, and team interdependencies across all areas of the People Team
• Contribute to a collaborative environment deeply rooted in learning, teaching, and transparency
• Coach and mentor junior HR talent and have a strong team mindset
• Think creatively, own problems, seek solutions, and communicate clearly along the way

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 10+ years of experience in an HRBP role
• At least 2+ years supporting technical executives in a software organization
• Deep understanding of "what best-in-class HR looks like" and how the business cycle influences the people agenda
• Strong judgment and experience coaching senior leaders and assessing talent
• Strong data and analytics expertise
• Experience handling complex employee relations issues
• Familiarity in HR administration
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent program management and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Familiarity with Google Suite or other work productivity apps
• Serious interest in having fun at work!

Nice to have’s:

• MBA or Masters of HR
• 5+ years of experience driving organizational change initiatives and developing talent management plans for high growth organizations, preferably a start-up
• Excellent business acumen and an ability to understand a PL

About Ridgeline

Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before.

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.”

Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.

Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement . Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.

Compensation and Benefits

[For New York and California Based Only]

The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $130,000-$159,000 for individuals based in New York and California. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.

As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.

In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.