Full-Time

Human Resources Business Partner

HRBP

Posted on 12/11/2025

Workhuman

Workhuman

1,001-5,000 employees

Global SaaS for employee recognition

Compensation Overview

$100k - $130k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Framingham, MA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; at least 3 days on-site per week in Framingham, MA.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Strong influence with ability to gain trust, challenge thinking, and inspire action.
  • Strategic mindset and business acumen with the ability to understand the business and demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking and execution.
  • Data driven and able to leverage analytics to enhance decision making and showcase the impact and ROI of HR initiatives on business results.
  • Organizational design and effectiveness experience, with ability to advise and inform design principles, projects and change programs across supported business areas.
  • Coaching mindset with ability to mentor leaders, fostering growth in leadership capability and team performance.
  • Professional foundation: Degree or Master’s in Human Resources or Business, or equivalent depth of HR experience.
  • Relevant HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP (desirable).
  • 3+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a high-growth, fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Self-directed and comfortable working independently while staying connected across a global team.
  • Hybrid role requires at least 3 days onsite in Framingham, MA.
  • Applicants must have valid permanent work authorization in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and execution of the people strategy for Sales & Marketing, championing culture, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Influence and drive organizational design and effectiveness, workforce planning, and the talent strategy ensuring we have the right capability to deliver business goals.
  • Partner with Centres of Excellence to deliver innovative HR programs that enhance employee experience and business performance.
  • Drive learning and leadership development, working closely with leaders and the Talent Development Centre of Excellence, to build a culture of high performance and continuous growth.
  • Provide day-to-day tactical support to employees and people leaders through coaching and mentoring and manage industrial relations/employee relations issues.
  • Use data and insights to guide better decisions, measuring the impact of HR initiatives on culture, performance, and business outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) in addition to required qualifications.
  • Experience in a SaaS or technology-based high-growth environment could be advantageous.

Workhuman offers a secure SaaS platform for human-centric workplaces, delivering employee recognition, engagement, performance insights, work-life harmony, and inclusion across global teams. Workhuman Cloud enables ongoing recognition, feedback, and connection for millions of users in 180 countries and 30+ languages, while Workhuman IQ provides proactive business insights to spot issues early and align actions with goals. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, broad, people-focused modules, and a strong emphasis on belonging and culture that drive measurable ROI for HR and business leaders. Its goal is to transform workplaces into more engaged and appreciative environments that boost performance and business outcomes through consistent, data-informed human connections.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Framingham, Massachusetts

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Employee recognition market grows 19.4% CAGR to $12.4B by 2032.
  • Peer recognition boosts retention 15-20% and productivity 12% in Fortune 500.
  • AI-driven succession planning reduces executive hire failure rates from 40% to 20%.

What critics are saying

  • Microsoft Viva Glint bundles recognition into Microsoft 365, eroding Workhuman's market share.
  • EU AI Act enforcement targets Workhuman's data processing, halting Ascend AI features.
  • High Court litigation with ICG over failed Achievers acquisition deters enterprise contracts.

What makes Workhuman unique

  • Ascend AI analyzes peer recognition and collaboration patterns, not generic HR data.
  • Future Leaders identifies high-potential employees 3-5 years before promotion using behavioral signals.
  • Frontline Recognition Experience connects 80% of global workforce previously excluded from recognition.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
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