HR Business Partner

Job Description

We are seeking an HR Business Partner, Compensation & Total Rewards to join a digital media and entertainment company and serve as a key partner at the intersection of people, performance, and business strategy.

This is a highly impactful role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about building scalable compensation frameworks, data-driven insights, and disciplined workforce strategies.

In this role, you will lead the design and execution of compensation architecture, incentive programs, and people analytics, while also serving as a credible and professional HR presence on the ground. You will work closely with Finance and HR leadership to ensure workforce decisions are aligned with business priorities, cost discipline, and long-term growth. This is a role for someone who wants to build from the ground up, influence decision-making through data, and operate as a trusted partner to both HR and business leadership.

What You’ll Do

1. Compensation & Total Rewards

Develop and maintain salary bands, job leveling frameworks, and pay equity structures

Design and optimize incentive programs, including bonus and performance-based compensation

Partner with Finance on headcount planning, workforce cost modeling, and budget alignment

Lead compensation cycles, including benchmarking and market analysis

Ensure compensation strategies are competitive, equitable, and aligned to business goals

1. HR Systems & People Analytics

Build and manage dashboards tracking headcount, attrition, compensation, and workforce trends

Analyze key people metrics and translate insights into actionable recommendations

Partner with HR leadership to drive data-informed decision-making

Support the continuous improvement of HR systems and tools for scalability and efficiency

1. HR Presence & Partnership

Serve as a trusted, approachable HR presence in the Sunnyvale office

Act as an extension of HR leadership, ensuring consistency in messaging and employee experience

Build strong relationships with local leaders and teams, providing ongoing guidance and support

1. Employee Guidance & Escalation

Provide thoughtful guidance to managers and employees on day-to-day HR matters

Identify and escalate performance or organizational concerns as needed

Maintain a consistent, compliant, and positive employee experience

Partner with HR leadership to ensure issues are handled with care and discretion

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Skills and Requirements

● 6–8+ years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on compensation and total rewards

● Proven experience partnering with Finance on workforce planning and cost management

● Strong analytical capability with experience in people analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making

● Experience working with or optimizing HR systems and tools

● Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with distributed leadership

● Professional, approachable, and discreet with strong judgment and integrity ● Experience in tech, media, or content-driven environments

● Familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools (Radford, Compa, Mercer, Pave)

● Startup or high-growth company experience

● Familiarity with California employment labor practices, pay transparency and regulations

● Mandarin language skills