Senior HR Business Partner (Eastern Time Zone)

What you’ll be responsible for:

We are looking for a driven, self-motivated HR Business Partner. In this role, you will support business leaders and the broader Talent Business Partnership team with both a people-forward and data driven approach as they build their organisations to scale. The range of partnership will cover how they lead and develop their teams, how they tackle complex organisational challenges that arise as we scale, how to navigate employee relations issues, and how we empower and retain the top talent that we have attracted and developed.

What you'll work on:

• Partner with business leaders and various functional teams on strategic and operational execution including, team effectiveness, change management, organisational design, performance management, retention, engagement, talent and succession planning, professional growth and more.
• Support managers in identifying and addressing organisational and people issues, removing barriers and increasing engagement and effectiveness across teams in the region.
• Support the development of HR policies, practices, process, programs and ensure their compliance with local labour laws and regulations.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on all aspects of HR to managers and employees.
• Ensure that functional managers have the "pulse of the company" to make proactive and impactful organisation decisions.
• Promote a positive work environment (e.g., engagement action planning), employee experience, and a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees at all levels to empower their development and drive high performance, whilst partnering with leaders to implement effective performance management processes, including goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Foster networking and collaboration with HRBP partners across the US, EMEA and APAC regions; share standard processes and local business updates for broader application.
• Leverage the Centers of Excellence to develop fully integrated programs that enhance employee engagement and employee retention in a sustainable and scalable manner.
• Support and facilitate smooth onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations that contribute to the Circle vision through effective business partnering, innovation, and execution.

You will aspire to our four core values:

• Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
• Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals.
• High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

• 7+ years experience as a HR Business Partner working in a fast paced global and multicultural environment
• Solid understanding of labour laws and employment regulations within the US and LATAM regions
• Experience with working with LATAM teams 
• Demonstrated competence in employee relations, plus various HR functional areas: management coaching, employee engagement/experience, change management, organisational development, and policy development.
• Proven experience developing trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation including senior level talent to drive programs.
• Strong business sense coupled with high emotional intelligence to juggle contending priorities and to thrive in ambiguity.
• Level-headed leadership under pressure along with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in Spanish and Portuguese preferred.
• Proficiency in G-Suite, Slack and MacBook preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Additional Information:

• This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000

Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.