Sr. HR Business Partner

Zillow

$72K — $121K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • 5–8 years of experience in HR, ideally as an HR Business Partner in large organizations.
  • Experience supporting sales, product, or operations teams is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of HR policies and compliance practices.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably Workday) and expertise in Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, AI).
  • Demonstrated ability to handle employee relations, change management, and coaching.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main HR contact for various leaders in the Rentals organization, fostering trust-based relationships.
  • Provide coaching and consultation to senior leaders on performance management and organizational development.
  • Design and implement strategic HR programs that enhance business outcomes across the Rentals division.
  • Offer guidance on workforce planning and performance management during organizational changes.
  • Conduct investigations of workplace policy violations with support from the HR Director.
  • Collaborate with Rentals leaders to create unified HR strategies that drive growth and effectiveness.
  • Assess human resources needs and develop solutions related to performance management and career development.
  • Support the execution of HR programs and initiatives tailored to the Rentals business environment.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility, allowing employees to choose their physical location.
  • Opportunities for equity awards based on performance and experience.
  • Access to various HR programs that support career development and performance improvement.
Full Job Description

About the role
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day HR point of contact for business leaders, Directors, and front-line managers across the Rentals organization — spanning sales, product, and operations — building effective, trust-based working relationships at every level.

  •  Execute high-impact coaching and consultation for senior leaders and managers on complex performance management, organizational development, and leadership capabilities.

  • Proactively design and implement scalable, strategic HR programs and solutions that drive business outcomes and organizational effectiveness across the full Rentals portfolio.

  • Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance; own the operational follow-through on complex organizational changes and leadership decisions within a rapidly growing environment.

  • Conduct investigations of workplace policy violations with guidance from the HR Director.

  •  Partner with Rentals leaders and the broader people team to develop and execute unified HR strategies that champion growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness — including implementing programs, processes, and tools.

  •  Assess human resources needs across your Rentals client groups — spanning sales, product, and operations — in areas such as performance management, employee relations, compensation, career development, and leadership development, and drive appropriate solutions in partnership with the HR Director and COE people org partners.

  • Support the communication, rollout, and execution of cyclical HR programs and initiatives for your client groups (e.g., calibration, annual reviews, compensation planning, engagement surveys), with a lens toward the unique rhythms and pressures of a high-growth rentals business.

  • Leverage data and feedback to identify trends and recommend actions to improve team health, retention, and performance across the Rentals organization.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $76,200.00 - $121,800.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $72,500.00 - $115,700.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are
  • You are able to achieve results and manage an autonomous workflow, with some oversight, in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with multiple and sometimes shifting priorities — and you can navigate managers and leaders through complex people challenges unique to high-growth sales and operations orgs; heavy in change management.

  • You have knowledge of HR policies, procedures, compliance, and practices, with experience developing, executing, and maintaining HR projects and programs.

  • You have a strong understanding of HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), understand how the pieces fit together within an HR organization, and can effectively partner with these groups to proactively improve organizational outcomes.

  • You have a demonstrated ability to diagnose people problems using critical thinking and identify and drive appropriate solutions, with experience in employee relations, change management, coaching managers, and conflict resolution strategies.

  • You bring effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with high attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity with executive presence.

  • You are digitally fluent across Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, AI) and have a proficient understanding of HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and HR reporting.  

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.

  • 5–8 years of experience in HR; ideally in the HR Business Partner space working with large, dynamic organizations, with prior exposure to sales, product, or operations client groups strongly preferred

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