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People Business Partner, Employee Relations & Performance

Brex
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
People
Salary
$144,640 - $180,800
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5-8 years of experience in HR, ideally in high-growth organizations
  • Demonstrated experience running employee investigations end-to-end, including documentation and recommendations
  • Hands-on experience supporting or executing employee terminations
  • Strong understanding of performance management practices in high-performance cultures
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with managers and influence outcomes
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple workstreams
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting customer-facing or fast-scaling teams
  • Familiarity with performance management systems like Lattice or HRIS tools like Workday
  • Experience with manager enablement or training programs
  • Strong interest in building scalable People processes and improving operational efficiency
What the job really is

As a People Business Partner focusing on Employee Relations and Performance, you will coach managers on performance management practices, ensuring consistency and accountability across the organization. Your responsibilities include running employee investigations, managing performance-related processes, and developing resources to enhance manager effectiveness. This role is designed for someone looking to grow in employee relations or transition into a broader People Business Partner role.

Benefits
  • Up to four weeks per year of fully remote work
  • Hybrid work environment requiring a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities beyond the potential to grow into a People Business Partner role
  • Salary range provided, but starting base pay depends on various factors
  • Focus on performance management may limit exposure to other HR functions
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