Senior Talent Business Partner

Job Description:

• Work with the Senior Leadership team to define, launch, and execute various strategic and operational people-related projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across all levels of leadership and drive communications with COE partner teams to execute key programs and projects.
• Effectively manage change by influencing and communicating with key stakeholders. Anticipate risks associated with change management, and ensure creative and effective mitigations are available.
• Plan and facilitate HR projects globally by building plans, action planning with the Business Leaders and Talent Partners in their respective areas.
• Develop and translate talent strategy and people agenda into deliverable plans that align with local business strategy in collaboration with the Talent Business Director.
• Provide local support on complex ER matters and develop appropriate solutions.
• Campaign manage the delivery of segment and central HR communications and engagement, including the delivery of the engagement survey to ensure engagement results are achieved.
• Proactively shape talent priorities to align to business strategy and changing needs. Help shape the appropriate culture. Diagnose and define programs and support needs to optimize business performance.
• Actively partner, coach & develop leadership in team members, managers and individuals.
• Advocate for teams and represent their needs to the regional and global talent team and senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of feedback and open communication.
• Work with managers and advise on performance and behavioral issues. When appropriate, escalate to broader talent and legal team.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive Talent/HR experience in a high speed, high growth environment.
• Background working with supporting teams regionally and globally.
• Experience in employee engagement, performance management and coaching, compensation programs.
• Experience managing, leading, and coaching teams and people, both formally and informally.
• A high energy, thoughtful Talent Partner who can work at a detailed tactical level and also see the big picture.
• Proven ability to think creatively, participate fully and work collaboratively to develop and execute programs. Ability to work in and navigate a matrixed environment.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills to effectively support and connect with a global, diverse and valuable team.
• Not afraid to roll sleeves up and get involved in all aspects of the role - no job too big or too small.
• Well-developed analytical and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity and a confident presence to effectively resolve sensitive employee issues.
• A collaborative, thoughtful HR leader who sees the big picture and is comfortable getting into the details (can operationalize a strategy)
• Genuine curiosity and strong desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Self-directed and highly independent. Comfortable with being remotely managed.
• Great at collaborating with employees at all levels and with many different teams.
• Ability to be patient and communicate respectfully in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perceive, understand, judge, and come to a reasonable and logical conclusion in order to have the best outcome in any given situation.
• A sense of humor and passion for Airbnb are essential - we are really excited to work here, and you should be too!

Benefits:

• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.