Senior People Business Partner

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Splice is a creative platform for people who make music. Serious producers choose Splice Sounds to bring their ideas to life. A subscription to Splice inspires and accelerates creative success for digital music creators with an industry-leading catalog of sounds and samples and an expanding AI stack. With a rent-to-own marketplace of DAWs and plugins, the Splice experience seamlessly integrates into any music production workflow, regardless of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Via Splice, an unparalleled team of sound designers and sample creators are fueling the success of a growing global community of chart-topping producers, students, and DIY creators.

HOW WE WORK:

At Splice, DISCO is a rallying cry for collaboration, accountability, and unity within our organization; Direct, Inclusive, Splice Together, Creator Centric, and Optimistic. Our shared success depends on our ability to support one another, work well together, and communicate directly. By embracing flexibility and a unified approach, we can navigate anything that’s thrown at us.

Splice embraces a culture of remote work. You’ll see your colleagues showing up from across the US and the UK. In order to keep us working well as a team, we have regular communication, including Town Halls, departmental all-hands and get-togethers.

When you join Splice, you join a network of colleagues, peers, and collaborators. Are you ready?

JOB TITLE: Sr. People Business Partner

LOCATION: Remote (NYC & LA Preferred)

THE ROLE:

As our Sr. People Business Partner, you will work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to gain a deep understanding of each department’s unique needs, translating those insights into actionable People & Culture strategies. You will lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, optimize talent acquisition, and drive overall organizational performance. In addition, you will partner with the People team on a range of initiatives, including designing processes that align individual performance with business objectives, guiding performance reviews and goal setting, and supporting DE&I efforts, employee relations, and organizational design.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Strategic Partnership & Business Insight:

• Engage with assigned departments to build strong, collaborative relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.
• Deeply understand business objectives, identify key priorities, and recommend innovative People & Culture strategies that drive impact.
• Provide strategic People & Culture guidance to align people strategies with business objectives and contribute to organizational growth and success.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruiting: Develop and leverage workforce planning insights and analysis to anticipate talent needs and recommend proactive hiring strategies.
• Partner with hiring managers to align talent acquisition efforts with business objectives, ensuring a strategic approach to workforce growth.
• Provide guidance on role scoping, internal mobility, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, L&D, and HRBPs to enhance hiring processes, improve candidate experience, and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in recruitment.

Leadership Development & Training

• Partner with Learning & Development and People & Culture Business Partners to drive strategic leadership development programs, focusing on mid-to-senior-level growth.
• Design, build, and roll out leadership training initiatives.
• Implement learning solutions that align with business needs and foster long-term career growth.

Coaching & Manager Support:

• Advise and coach managers through key organizational challenges, such as team building, restructuring, scaling, and managing through change.
• Provide leadership on creating engagement initiatives, succession planning, and developing strategies to maintain high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.

People and Culture Initiatives:

• Lead People & Culture initiatives that support retention, engagement, recognition, compensation, talent management, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices that foster an inclusive and positive work culture.

People Metrics & Data Analysis:

• Utilize People & Culture data and metrics to evaluate the impact of initiatives across the business.
• Provide data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention, culture, and overall business operations.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Provide mediation and conflict resolution support, creating a positive and collaborative work environment.

Process Improvement & Efficiency:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline People and Culture processes, drive efficiencies, and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure timely and effective execution.

Global Workforce Support

• Support an internationally distributed workforce, ensuring alignment with local labor laws, cultural nuances, and business needs.
• Stay informed on global HR trends and employment regulations to provide strategic guidance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 8-10+ years of HR experience, ideally in a high-growth organization.
• Experience strategically partnering with department heads or senior leadership.
• Strong ability to identify business priorities and recommend innovative People & Culture strategies.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and leading leadership development programs.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits, with the ability to apply insights to workforce planning.
• Solution-focused thinking, empathy, strong judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational development experience supporting team effectiveness, coaching, and culture.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong employee relations, mediation, and conflict resolution experience.
• Expertise in Google Suite and Microsoft, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across data and project execution.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced, international matrix organization.

SPLICE BENEFITS:

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
• Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
• Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The national pay range for this role is $130,051 - $162,564. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Splice is an Equal Opportunity Employer Splice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.