Want to help us help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join us! The GoFundMe is looking for a Lead People Partner to partner closely with our Product and Technology function to shape a high-performance, values driven culture. In this high-impact role you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that align people and business strategy, and act as a trusted advisor, coach, and change agent to senior leaders. Your ability to translate business needs into people strategies will directly influence organizational effectiveness, scalability, and long-term growth.

We are seeking candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area who can come to the office 2+ times per week.

The Job

• Provide executive-level guidance across key HR disciplines, including organizational design, talent strategy, performance management, legal compliance, leadership development, and cultural transformation.
• Build strong partnerships with senior technical leadership to drive change, influence decision-making, and embed talent strategy into business planning enabling them to thrive through your thoughtful guidance and coaching
• Drive the HR vision and execution of people strategies to deliver positive results
• Serve as a link between management and employees and provide HR support and coaching to all levels of the organization
• Proactively assess and execute on talent management strategies to support individual and team growth and development
• Provide high-impact coaching to senior managers and emerging leaders. Support leadership capability building and development planning across teams and functions. 
• Provide day-to-day coaching to management on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application; talent management and development; and organizational design consultation. Ability to translate business unit trends into organizational actions and priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders on the People and Workplace Team to facilitate HR processes and ensure operational excellence (with a view towards optimization)
• Provide counsel regarding human resource and employee issues with management and employees. Assist in employee dispute resolution, with key attention to legal and ethical considerations, and a goal of maintaining positive employee morale
• Use and request data strategically - Identify and surface trends in both qualitative and quantitative data to help improve organizational health. Interpret complex analyses and tie back to business priorities

You

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in a HRBP role, supporting 500+ employees
• Tech industry experience highly preferred
• Proven experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams is preferred
• Experience in all aspects of HR employee relations, training & development, compliance, change management, employee relations, organizational development and talent management
• In-depth knowledge of nationwide labor laws and history with international HR labor laws a plus
• Empathetic and engaging: You connect well with others and understand their needs
• You have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels
• Highly Organized: You can juggle and coordinate multiple activities and opportunities with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive and bring order in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and high growth environment
• Integrity: You understand how to handle confidential information and sensitive issues
• Solutions-driven: You believe there’s a way you can solve any challenge. You understand and are energized by the impact of ensuring employee needs are constantly met. You take pride in delivering timely and thorough service and outstanding follow-up

Why you’ll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full-time position in this location is $145,500- $218,500  + equity + benefits.  Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range based on your location during the hiring process. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com. 

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Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

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