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Yext

AI-powered search platform with NLP

Senior Human Resources Business Partner - G&A

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$145k - $215k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of Human Resources experience creating measurable impact in a major business unit, preferably at a high-growth technology company.
  • Demonstrated experience advising managers and functional leaders on people strategy and organizational decisions, ideally supporting G&A functions such as Finance, Legal, IT, or Operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize data and develop practical solutions.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business.
  • Ability to identify root causes and solve complex challenges.
  • High integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Experience with employee relations, employment law, and performance management processes.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, including building trust, challenging thoughtfully, overcoming resistance, and advising leaders through sensitive or complex organizational decisions.
  • High emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and cultural awareness.
  • Proficiency in Workday, Google Workspace, Claude, and Gemini.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with G&A leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational objectives and drive business results.
  • Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and compensation decisions across G&A, including headcount planning in partnership with Finance.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to G&A managers and functional leaders, influencing decisions on complex people-related matters.
  • Lead core HR processes, including performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives for G&A teams.
  • Coach and develop G&A leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee development, including succession and career pathing for specialized functions.
  • Identify organizational and talent gaps across G&A and implement scalable solutions, including support for cross-functional change, process improvement, and reorganization efforts.
  • Serve as a key escalation point for employee relations matters within G&A, providing guidance and resolution strategies.
  • Manage legal and organizational risk by ensuring adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with leadership and Legal as needed to address sensitive employee matters, handling confidential business information with particular care given G&A’s access to financial, legal, and personnel data.
  • Champion the Yext culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting G&A functions such as Finance, Legal, IT, or Operations is preferred.
  • Experience at a high-growth technology company is preferred.

About the Company

Yext

AI-powered search platform with NLP

Yext provides AI-powered search solutions through its Answers Platform, which gives direct answers to user queries rather than just links. The platform uses natural language processing to understand the meaning and context of questions and relies on a centralized Knowledge Graph to sync and organize essential information so that accurate answers appear across websites, apps, and other digital touchpoints. Revenue comes from a subscription model that scales with the needs of enterprises, small businesses, and e-commerce platforms, and the company also offers training and community engagement via its Hitchhikers platform. Unlike some competitors that focus on generic search or scraping data, Yext centers on structured knowledge and consistent information delivery across multiple channels. The goal is to help businesses improve search experiences, customer support, and workplace productivity by providing accurate, contextual answers directly to users.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2006

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