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Full-Time

Senior People Business Partner

G&a

Posted on 8/15/2024

Grammarly

Grammarly

1,001-5,000 employees

AI writing assistance for grammar and style

Education
Consumer Software
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$193k - $266kAnnually

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-person collaboration weeks in San Francisco.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience as a People Partner (HR Business Partner) and related roles; ideally has experience in high-growth pre-IPO tech and operating in companies and teams with global footprints.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment in guiding leaders and managers through difficult decisions, balancing the needs of the company and team members.
  • Applies business acumen and data fluency to advance people-related strategies and programs.
  • Is an effective partner and coach to managers and leaders; delivers feedback and challenging information in a way that builds trust and collaboration.
  • Diagnoses talent issues and partners with managers and leaders to implement effective responses.
  • Knows firsthand the challenges of a growth stage company and supports managers and leaders in effective communication and change management for their teams.
  • Is a clear, empathetic, and effective communicator who understands differences in others and adjusts their approach accordingly.
  • Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable.
  • Is inspired by our MOVE principles, which are the blueprint for how things get done at Grammarly: move fast and learn faster, obsess about creating customer value, value impact over activity, and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust.
  • Is able to collaborate in person at our San Francisco hub as needed, including during in-person weeks, which occur 3-4 weeks per quarter.
Responsibilities
  • Onboard and dive into Grammarly's current People philosophies, practices, and processes within your first 30 days.
  • Assume ownership of the partnership and coaching of the functions you are the People Partner for, including parts of Finance, Legal, and People by month three.
  • Build our management team and leadership’s capacity through coaching and influencing by month six.
  • Meaningfully contribute to the strategy of the teams you support and to the direction of the People Partner team by month nine.
  • Foster excellence in the support, motivation, retention, and growth of our talent beyond your first year.

Grammarly offers personalized AI writing assistance using advanced machine learning and generative AI to provide comprehensive suggestions for grammar, spelling, style, and tone. The product seamlessly integrates across various apps and devices, including desktop applications, websites, emails, and social media platforms.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$400M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grammarly's partnerships with major institutions like Western Governors University and events like London Tech Week highlight its growing influence and market penetration.
  • The company's AI-driven suggestions and audience-aware features significantly enhance productivity and communication quality, as evidenced by the 1994% ROI reported by Databricks.
  • Grammarly's continuous innovation in AI writing assistance, including strategic suggestions and personalized, contextually aware features, ensures it remains at the forefront of the industry.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing wave of tech layoffs could impact Grammarly's workforce and innovation capacity, potentially slowing down new feature development.
  • The competitive landscape for AI writing tools is intensifying, with new entrants and existing giants like Google and Microsoft posing significant threats.

What makes Grammarly unique

  • Grammarly's AI-driven writing assistance is tailored for enterprise-level deployment, offering advanced security and implementation controls that set it apart from general consumer-focused tools.
  • The company's focus on generative AI and responsible innovation, as highlighted in their partnership with CDW, positions Grammarly as a leader in ethical AI practices.
  • Grammarly's proprietary Writing Score API provides real-time quality checks, a unique feature that enhances its value proposition for educational institutions and enterprises.

Benefits

Free food

Company Social Outings

Work From Home Policy

Unique Office Space

Health & Wellness Package

Paid Time Off

401K / Retirement Plan

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