Senior HR Business Partner

About the Company

Valons mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys but lasts far beyond. Were creating a world where home ownership comes with ease security and financial knowhow. Our growing team of engineers operators product enthusiasts and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience. Through mortgage servicingthe process of paying off ones mortgageValon is taking the first step in transforming the industry one homeowner and lender at a time.

People at Valon

At Valon our people are our greatest asset. As our organization continues to scale rapidly we are committed to cultivating a highperformance culture that attracts develops and retains exceptional talent. The People team plays a crucial role in shaping the company and supporting strategic growth.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join as the primary HRBP to our rapidly growing tech organization. You will lead all aspects of the people function partnering closely with leadership to drive high performance engagement and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as an HRBP in highgrowth tech startups successfully navigating rapid scaling and supporting technical talent.

As our HRBP you will advise leadership support managers manage employee relations develop performance and talent management processes and drive initiatives that reinforce our performancedriven culture. You will be instrumental in ensuring we build scalable HR programs and practices that support our ambitious growth goals.

This role requires an individual who can operate independently proactively solve complex people challenges and strategically support our team as we grow. The HRBP must be equally comfortable leading strategic conversations as they are managing daytoday HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic partner and advisor to the tech organization on all peoplerelated matters.
• Design implement and manage performance management frameworks and processes that align with our highperformance culture.
• Coach and develop managers to effectively lead their teams and handle employee relations issues.
• Build scalable people processes including compensation reviews performance calibration immigration / visa sponsorship and others.
• Partner closely with the talent team to attract and retain top technical and nontechnical talent.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives that reinforce Valons values and commitment to excellence.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform HR decisions and measure effectiveness of people programs.
• Stay current with HR best practices employment regulations and industry trends ensuring Valon remains competitive and compliant.

Ideal Background

• 7 years of HR experience with significant experience in highgrowth and highperformance tech startup environments.
• Proven success in building foundational HR programs from scratch in earlystage companies.
• Deep familiarity with performance management employee relations talent development compensation strategy and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with technical teams and understanding tech talent needs.
• Strong strategic and operational mindset comfortable shifting between highlevel strategy and handson implementation.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and get into the weeds.
• Excellent interpersonal communication coaching and influencing skills.
• Highly adaptable proactive and able to thrive in fastpaced rapidly changing environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• At least 5 years of HR experience including 3 years as an HRBP in a tech startup.
• Experience managing employee relations performance management processes and talent development initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and scale HR processes and programs independently.
• Strong analytical skills and experience utilizing HR data to drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work crossfunctionally at all organizational levels.

Preferred Locations: San Francisco or New York City

Benefits

• Compensation: annual base compensation between $127000$172000 with a meaningful stake in the company via equity and 401k plan
• Health & wellbeing: well invest in your physical and mental wellbeing with comprehensive medical dental & vision benefits
• Commuter benefits: We offer pretax deductions for public transportation rideshare services and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient.
• Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
• Play together: quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag cooking classes or team dinners!
• Generous time off: flexible paid time off sick days and 11 company holidays
• Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and nonbirthing parents fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition