HR Business Partner

Meet Upside:

We created Upside to transform brick-and-mortar commerce. Our technology uses the sophistication of online retailprofit measurement attribution and incrementalityto provide users with more value on their everyday purchases and brick-and-mortar businesses with new profitable customers. Weve helped millions of users earn 2 to 3 times more cashback than any other product and hundreds of thousands of brick-and-mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year and that value goes directly back to our retailer partners the consumers they serve and important sustainability initiatives.

The Impact Youll Make:

As an HR Business Partner at Upside you will support multiple client groups and partner closely with people managers to drive strong employee experiences and business outcomes. You will focus on manager-level and team-level partnership while contributing to broader People & Workplace initiatives that help Upside scale. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow their impact as a strategic people partner.

What youll do

• Partner with people managers across multiple client groups to support day-to-day people needs and deliver consistent high-quality HR support.

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management employee development engagement and team efficiency.

• Support and implement people programs and processes including performance reviews talent discussions and employee development initiatives.

• Analyze people data and trends to find opportunities and recommend practical actionable solutions.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees encouraging open communication and reinforcing Upsides culture and core values.

• Manage employee relations matters with fairness discretion and partnership with senior HR leaders as appropriate.

• Support organizational change initiatives and evolving team needs in a scaling company.

• Partner cross-functionally within the People & Workplace team to deploy programs policies and tools.

• Escalate and collaborate with the Sr. Principal HRBP on complex or sensitive matters involving senior leaders or broader organizational impact.

• Contribute to building and maintaining a respectful inclusive and safe work environment.

Competencies Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• 4 years of experience in an HR Business Partner or comparable HR role in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

• Working Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices with the ability to apply them thoughtfully and consistently.

• Experience supporting people managers and employees across a variety of teams or functions.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting as business needs evolve.

• Ability to balance empathy with sound judgment and discretion.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.

• A hands-on mentality with a bias for action and continuous improvement.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

Location:

This hybrid role is based in our DC -office attendance is required on Monday Tuesday and Thursday and may increase based on project-based needs and changes to Upsides in-office policy over time.

Compensation:

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $127000 - $147000 equity benefits. The final starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

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Benefits:

• Medical dental and vision coverage starting on Day 1

• Equity (ISOs)

• 401(k) program

• Family planning programs paid parental leave

• Physical fitness and wellness memberships

• Emotional and mental health support programs

• Unlimited PTO 10 paid federal holidays our annual week-long Winter Break

• Flexible work environment

• Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees

• Employee Resource Groups

• Learning and Development stipend

• Transparent culture

• Amazing mission!

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity drives innovation and our differences make us stronger. Were passionate about building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds skills and perspectives and we do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!

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Notice To Recruiters And Placement Agencies:

This is an in-house search with a dedicated recruiter. Please do not submit resumes to any person or email address at Upside. Upside is not liable for and will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any party or agency other than its approved recruitment partners.