Senior People Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Appcast is the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers, Appcast’s technology and services manage job advertising annually for enterprise clients across industries. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Appcast is part of the Stepstone group, a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job.  

Job Description

The Senior People Partner plays a critical role in ensuring an engaged and high performing workforce, driving the overall employee experience, supporting organizational growth, and aligning people strategies with business objectives. The Senior People Partner will collaborate with senior leaders to provide insightful guidance on all people-related matters, including talent development, employee engagement, performance management, organizational design and structure, key people decisions and more. 

This role will empower managers and employees to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment while fostering a culture of high performance. 

Job Responsibilities

• Partner closely with leadership to align talent strategies with overarching business strategy and organizational success. 
• Guide leaders through rapid organizational shifts, team realignments, and product pivots without disrupting operational momentum. 
• Coach leaders on effective team management, performance delivery, and succession planning.
• Guide business leaders through restructuring, scaling, workforce planning, and change initiatives to ensure minimal disruption and maximum operational effectiveness. 
• Provide coaching and support to help managers create succession plans for top talent, and development plans for their teams that support employees’ career path and are aligned to Company goals to drive organizational performance. 
• Partner with managers to identify talent needs, skills gap analysis and implement effective recruitment strategies that are deployed through recruiters to attract top talent. 
• Lead quarterly/annual performance reviews, talent calibration, and career progression frameworks. Identify high-potential talent and build development pathways. 
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, conduct objective workplace investigations, and advise managers on performance improvement plans (PIPs). 
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing employee and survey feedback and partner with leaders to implement action plans to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. 
• Drive engagement and efficiency across the People Partner team by sharing best practices and improving how work gets done.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver results 

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Partner or similar role on a People Team, with a deep understanding of human resources practices and business operations. 
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees and leadership. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, develop insights, and make data-driven decisions. 
• Experience in managing complex employee relations issues and implementing effective solutions. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) is a plus. 
• And, 8-10 years’ experience in People Partnering, Organizational or Leadership Development, and/or People Operations or similar is required. 

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel might be required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This role has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Additional Information

• We’re the best at what we do. We’re the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers. 
• We have an amazing culture driven by great people.  Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Appcast is part of the Stepstone group. To better understand our company culture, read Our Story and check out Working at Appcast on our website.
• We take care of our employees. We're dedicated to creating an inviting environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop. We believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, ensuring our team can support their loved ones and one another. We enjoy fostering a sense of community through dedicated employee networks, fun gatherings, delicious food, and even welcoming furry friends into our workspace. We live our values each day including volunteering and giving back to our communities. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Appcast is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This employer does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and will not discriminate based on national origin, citizenship, or immigration status.