Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Highspot
People & HR, Sales & Business Development
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Mar 26, 2025
About Highspot
Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.
About the Role
At Highspot, we move fast, think big, and bring passion to everything we do. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll be at the center of it all—partnering with our Corporate function teams (Finance & Accounting, IT & Security, Legal, HR/Recruiting, and Marketing) to build high-performing teams and drive meaningful business impact.
We make it happen—this role is for a proactive, high-energy HR leader who thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership of challenges. You’ll obsess over the customer by deeply understanding the needs of our leaders and employees, designing solutions that elevate engagement, development, and performance. With a collaborative mindset, you’ll coach leaders, navigate complex people dynamics, and drive initiatives that shape the future of our teams.
At Highspot, we believe in celebrating wins, learning from every challenge, and constantly pushing ourselves to enable the impossible. If you’re someone who gives it your all, enjoys tackling tough problems with smart, motivated colleagues, and wants to make a lasting impact —we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with executive leadership of corporate functions and report to the Vice President, HR.
What You'll Do
- Partner with leaders at all levels (and their teams) to design and execute HR strategies that enable growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. This includes collaborating on developing and implementing programs, processes, and tools to help set all employees up for success.
- Advise managers on talent acquisition, organizational design, career growth, performance management, change management, compensation, and equity.
- Provide partnership and counsel to leaders, managers, and Highspotters, ensuring employee advocacy and equity.
- Support the analysis and facilitation of leadership and cultural initiatives. Use influence and coaching skills to cultivate a culture that reflects our guiding principles.
- Successfully coach managers on maintaining positive employee relations and serve as the primary point of contact for managers on determining resolutions for a wide range of people-related issues.
- Collaborate across the HR/People/Recruiting teams - specifically our COEs - to champion an environment where we can inspire and develop all people to do their best work.
- Proactively identify opportunities, assess employee experience improvements, and collaboratively develop and implement innovative and effective solutions, in strong partnership with our COEs.
- Create and facilitate people manager development programs/training.
Your Background
- 7+ years of HR Business Partner experience with emphasis on employee engagement, performance management, organizational design, leadership coaching, employee relations, and compensation planning advising senior leadership.
- Proven success supporting Corporate in the tech (SaaS) industry, working with leaders at the Director+ level (in addition to front-line managers).
- Proven success in building and facilitating programs to support people manager development.
- Experience navigating a global, matrix organization.
- Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills about people and organizational issues; you have a creative, solutions-based mindset.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies, procedures, compliance, and practices.
- Client-service oriented, with a focus on creating positive change while delivering exceptional customer service and strong influencing skills.
- Ability to flex your style and build trust and rapport with individual contributors, managers, and leaders across the organization.
- Ability to effectively partner with cross-functional partners (e.g. Finance, Legal) and the broader HR team (COEs) to build a better employee experience.
- Proven prioritization and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to work through ambiguity, think creatively and roll up your sleeves.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with HCM/HRIS Systems - Workday and Lever knowledge a plus.
Base salary range: $118,000 - $191,000. Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation.
The above represents total expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will depend on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications.
Highspot also offers the following employee benefits for this position:
-Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
-Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
-401(k) Matching with immediate vesting on employer match
-Flexible PTO
-8 paid holidays and 5 paid days for Annual Holiday Week
-Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
-18 weeks paid parental leave
-Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
-2 volunteer days per year
-Commuting benefits
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Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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