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Full-Time

Senior Manager

HR Business Partner

Posted on 8/21/2024

Scribd

Scribd

201-500 employees

Digital library and e-book subscription service

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$119k - $192.5kAnnually

+ Equity Ownership + Benefits Package

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Remote employees must have their primary residence in the listed states or provinces.

Category
Generalist Recruiting
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Management
Business Strategy
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8-10 years of relevant HR Generalist/Business Partner experience in a fast-paced, agile environment
  • Ability to think like a consultant, communicate like a coach and strategically advise all levels of the organization
  • Exceptional at developing effective relationships with employees, managers, and colleagues
  • Tenacious and refuse to stop at anything less than exceptional
  • Ability to be both strategic and tactical
  • Act without being told what to do – proactively getting things done
  • Confidently, yet respectfully, handle tough conversations
  • Skilled communicator – in pen and voice – phone or live; make the right points with clarity
  • Strong knowledge of Employment law and practices and execute them with confidence, specifically experienced in CA Employment law
  • Enjoy fast paced growth and change, easily adapting to changing priorities
  • Bachelor’s degree; additional HR related certifications or degrees a plus
  • Familiar with various HR systems and have experience working in a Mac environment using G-Suite
Responsibilities
  • Leverage deep understanding of the business strategy to provide expert insight to Executives and Leaders in the organization on HR related matters including performance management, talent mapping, development, succession management, organization effectiveness, and organizational design
  • Consult and coach all levels of management to build and develop high performing, diverse and inclusive teams
  • Be a strategic advisor to employees across the organization to enable them to do their best work every day
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to address gaps, opportunities and enhance the health, performance, and organizational effectiveness across all divisions
  • Demonstrate strong competency within the functional areas of HR, including but not limited to: Employee Relations, Performance Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Total Rewards, People Analytics, Learning & Development, LOA Management, Immigration, Compliance, Communications, and Change Management
  • Roll up sleeves to execute a full range of HR duties from high-level strategy to day-to-day HR operations
  • Drive planning and implementation of company-wide People initiatives
  • Mix strong business judgment with HR know-how to solve problems and get to the root cause of any issue; design and quickly implement solutions
  • Resolve employee relation issues quickly and effectively with tact and diplomacy
  • Enable and grow talent by being proficient in our Performance Management and Learning & Development programs
  • Partner with other members of the People team to ensure successful execution of our People Strategy
  • Champion Scribd’s compensation philosophy and programs
  • Champion Scribd Humans, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program
  • Partner with colleagues in Finance, Legal, IT to improve cross-functional processes
  • Act with integrity and ethics in handling confidential information

Scribd is a digital library and e-book subscription service that provides access to a wide variety of reading materials, including e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. Users pay a monthly subscription fee for unlimited access to this extensive library, which includes bestsellers, classic literature, and academic papers. Scribd stands out from competitors like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited and Audible by offering a more diverse range of content types and a user-friendly interface that enhances the reading experience. The platform also fosters community engagement through features like ScribdChat, allowing interaction between authors and readers, as well as curated reading lists that highlight relevant content. The goal of Scribd is to serve a broad audience of readers, from casual readers to professionals, by providing a rich and varied digital content library.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$106.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent appointment of Tony Grimminck as CEO, who has a strong track record in growth initiatives, could lead to further expansion and profitability.
  • Scribd's comprehensive content library and competitive pricing position it well to attract a growing share of the digital content market.
  • The addition of Everand to Scribd's product lineup enhances user experience by streamlining content discovery and consumption.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with giants like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited and Audible could impact Scribd's market share.
  • Economic challenges may lead consumers to trim their subscription services, affecting Scribd's revenue.

What makes Scribd unique

  • Scribd offers a more diverse range of content types, including e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents, unlike competitors who may focus on a single content type.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and features like ScribdChat and curated reading lists enhance the reading experience and community engagement.
  • Scribd's subscription model provides unlimited access to its extensive library, making it a cost-effective alternative to services like Audible, which charge per audiobook.

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Benefits

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program that includes company-wide training, equitable hiring best practices, Employee Resource Groups, and company-wide goals.

Scribd flex - We embrace flexibility as a key principle and will allow employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the workstyle that best suits their individual needs and preferences.

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability - We offer comprehensive healthcare plans and cover premiums for employees at 100%. PPO, HMO, and High Deductible Health Plans are available so you can choose whichever coverage supports your lifestyle best.

Matching 401(k) - Easily save for retirement with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of up to 3% company match with no waiting period.

Paid Time Off - A generous paid time off program that includes vacation time, personal days, sabbaticals, volunteer time, winter break, sick time, and more.

Paid parental leave - We provide paid time away from work for our new biological, adoptive, or foster parents.

Wellbeing - Resources, workshops & events to support your wellbeing journey: Mind, Body & Soul.

Curated Career Paths and Continuous Learning - The power to explore career paths & possibilities, and the tools to support your growth. From continuing education, degrees, or certifications, we support our employee’s career journeys.

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