Sr. HR Business Partner

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. About the Role:At PitchBook we believe our people are what set us apart, and as a member of the People team your contributions will directly impact the success of our employees and the company.  PitchBook is a values-driven company. Our team embodies these values in everything we do, and we take pride in setting a positive example for our colleagues at all levels.The People team fosters a culture of collaboration, and we hold ourselves to a high bar to consistently deliver an exceptional employee experience. We create a positive environment where employees are supported and empowered to do their best work. We push ourselves to continuously learn while leveraging diverse skill sets and perspectives to create employee-centric programs that are as impactful as they are fun. If you are driven to do great work and are committed to doing your job with passion, you have found the right team!PitchBook’s HR Business Partner collaborates closely with leaders for assigned business units on team engagement, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and coaching. This role contributes to the broader People Team on department projects and initiatives that positively impact the employee experience.Primary Job Responsibilities:Support employees and leaders across assigned departments and business units to develop HR strategies to support business goalsSuccessfully coach and counsel managers on maintaining positive employee relations and serve as primary point of contact for managers on determining resolutions for a wide range of people-related issuesPartner with People team leadership to implement and continuously improve cyclical talent programs including Quarterly Conversations, Talent Reviews, and other talent initiativesPartner with People team leadership to plan and execute PitchBook’s performance management processPartner with the Talent Acquisition team and department leaders on headcount planning to ensure job descriptions, leveling, and compensation are accurate before the recruiting process is initiatedProvide consultative compensation support to leaders to ensure that PitchBook’s compensation strategy is competitive and considers performance and internal equityDiagnose department employee engagement or performance issues and identify solutions to address themConduct investigations in response to employee relations issues and recommend/implement courses of action based on investigation resultsAct as a liaison between department leaders and HR Operations to facilitate employee lifecycle updatesPartner with HRBPs, HR Operations, and other stakeholders to support PitchBook’s mobility and visa processes for domestic and international transfersEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws in all employee-related practices including FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, EEO, ADA, and related SOX compliance areasSupport the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviorsParticipate in various company initiatives and projects as requested Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required10+ years of progressive responsibility in HR roles including demonstrated competence in HR processes, benefits administration, employee relations, HR data analysis, HR compliance, HR tools, and employee communicationMust be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the futurePreferred Qualifications:Experience supporting a company or business unit with at least 500 employeesProfessional certifications (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, etc.) are a bonusExperience supporting employees and leaders across multiple states and jurisdictions; experience in the UK and Singapore is a plusSuperior knowledge of US employment law including state-specific laws in WA, CA, and NY. Experience with international employment law in the UK and Singapore is a plusProven ability to diagnose problems using strategic thinking skills and identify and drive appropriate solutions, translate business strategy and goals into optimal HR processes that are scalable, simple, customer-focused, and adaptable to unique and changing business needsDemonstrated success in problem-solving and ownership to resolve issuesAbility to operate independently, using sound judgment to make decisionsProcess-oriented, organized, and metrics-driven with amazing attention to detailExcellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present material to groups in-person and via the phoneAbility to handle confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacyProficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily. Previous experience with Workday is a plusMust be able to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demandsBenefits + Compensation at PitchBook:Physical Health Comprehensive health benefitsAdditional medical wellness incentives STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insuranceEmotional Health Paid sabbatical program after four yearsPaid family and paternity leave Annual educational stipendAbility to apply for tuition reimbursementCFA exam stipend Robust training programs on industry and soft skills Employee assistance programGenerous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer daysSocial Health Matching gifts programEmployee resource groupsSubsidized emergency childcare Dependent Care FSACompany-wide eventsEmployee referral bonus program Quarterly team building eventsFinancial Health 401k matchShared ownership employee stock program Monthly transportation stipend*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.CompensationAnnual base salary: $140,000-$160,000Target annual bonus percentage: 10%Working Conditions:At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.#LI-AD2#LI-Onsite