Etsy

HR Business Partner

Etsy$117K — $153K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3–6+ years of HR experience, with a focus on HR Business Partnering or similar roles
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence outcomes
  • Ability to connect business priorities with people strategies and data
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments with experience in navigating ambiguity and change
  • Skilled in managing sensitive situations with discretion and empathy

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships with leaders to provide guidance on people matters
  • Manage employee relations issues, collaborating on complex cases with Senior HRBPs
  • Coach managers on performance management and team effectiveness
  • Lead talent processes including performance cycles and succession discussions
  • Partner with Recruiting on workforce planning and headcount management
  • Execute organizational changes with clear communication and strategic alignment
  • Use data to identify trends and inform actionable recommendations

Benefits

  • Eligible for an equity package and annual performance bonus
  • Flexible work environment with an emphasis on collaboration
  • Support for personal and family wellness through comprehensive benefits
  • Strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced Senior HRBPs for mentorship and guidance
Full Job Description

Salary Range:

$117,000.00 - $153,000.00

What’s the role?
As an HR Business Partner primarily supporting our Product and Engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in partnering with leaders to drive people strategies that enable business success. You’ll work closely with managers and leaders, providing thoughtful guidance on a wide range of people topics while helping to build engaged, high-performing teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on execution with growing strategic exposure, and who takes pride in strong follow-through and delivering high-quality work.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director, HR Business Partners for Product and Engineering. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies .

What’s this team like at Etsy?

  • We operate as thought partners, working side-by-side with leaders to understand business context and solve real challenges.
  • The team values ownership and follow-through which means we trust each other to take the lead and deliver high-impact work. You’ll learn from experienced Senior HRBPs and leaders, with opportunities to take on increasingly complex and strategic work as you grow.
  • We share knowledge openly, give direct and constructive feedback, and actively support each other’s development. There’s a strong sense of collaboration and flexibility and we step in where needed and navigate ambiguity together.
  • We’re continuously evolving how we work, iterating on HRBP processes, programs, and ways of working to improve impact. 

What does the day-to-day look like?

In this role, you’ll work closely with leaders to execute these strategies in practice. This involves:

  • Building trusted relationships with leaders, providing guidance on people topics while balancing business needs with employee experience
  • Managing employee relations matters, handling standard issues independently and partnering with Senior HRBPs and Employee Relations on more complex cases
  • Supporting and coaching managers through performance management, development conversations, and team effectiveness
  • Leading talent processes such as performance cycles, talent planning, and succession discussions
  • Partnering with Recruiting and cross-functional stakeholders to support workforce planning and headcount management
  • Leading and executing team-level organizational changes, ensuring thoughtful planning, clear communication, and alignment with broader organizational goals
  • Using data and insights to identify trends and inform recommendations, with support as needed
  • Contributing to projects and initiatives that enhance the impact and scalability of the HRBP function
  • Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

  • 3–6+ years of experience in HR, with experience in HR Business Partnering or similar roles
  • A strong relationship builder who influences through trust, clear communication, and sound judgment
  • A thoughtful problem solver who connects business priorities, people strategies, and data to drive effective outcomes
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, with the ability to prioritize and execute across multiple initiatives
  • Skilled at managing sensitive situations with discretion, confidence, and empathy
  • Experience coaching managers and supporting teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Additional Information

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

About Etsy

Etsy is an American e-commerce company that provides a global online marketplace for handmade goods, vintage items, and craft supplies. Etsy's community of sellers includes artists, craftspeople, and collectors who sell a wide range of items, including jewelry, clothing, home décor, art, toys, and craft supplies. Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact and support small businesses around the world.
Learn more about Etsy
Size
2,576 employees
Market Cap
$15.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$349.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+44.9%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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