HR Business Partner

About the role

In this role, you will manage people programs and strategies tailored to your client group, focusing on performance management, talent development, and engagement. You will collaborate with functional leaders to align organizational design and workforce planning with business goals.

You will also provide coaching to leaders on professional development and navigate complex employee situations. The position emphasizes data-driven insights to inform HR strategies while ensuring compliance and managing employee relations across global teams.

The salary range reflects base pay and may not include potential equity or bonuses.

Who this role suits

• A professional with over 8 years of experience in HR or talent management.
• Someone who has successfully advised senior leaders on organizational and people strategies.
• A candidate who demonstrates high integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• An individual comfortable using data to influence leadership decisions.

From the employer

What you’ll do:

• Own people programs and strategies for your client group, including performance management, compensation, talent development, engagement, and retention
• Partner with functional leaders on org design, workforce planning, and people strategies that support business objectives at scale
• Lead coaching and counsel for leaders on professional development, career pathing, leveling, change management, and sensitive people situations
• Drive data-informed people insights by analyzing trends and translating them into actionable recommendations for leadership
• Build and apply HR policies with an eye toward compliance and risk reduction, managing employee relations issues across global teams
• Strengthen cross-functional partnerships across People Team COEs to ensure cohesive delivery of people programs

Required skills and experience:

• 8+ years in Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Recruiting Leadership, Talent Strategy & Operations, Consulting, Chief of Staff, or HR, with direct experience advising senior leaders on org and people strategy
• Proven track record navigating complex stakeholder situations with sound judgment, including performance issues, restructures, and sensitive employee matters
• Experience using people data (engagement surveys, attrition metrics, performance trends) to build recommendations and influence leadership decisions
• Track record of designing and executing people programs end-to-end (e.g., performance cycles, talent reviews, org redesigns) with measurable business outcomes
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information across all levels of the organization
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $176,035—$207,100 USD
• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 4 applications per 30-day period.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• US Applicants: View [Employee Rights](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf), [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf), and [E-Verify](https://static-assets.coinbase.com/e-verify.pdf) Notice of Participation.
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• AI Disclosure: Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.