Senior Staff HR Business Partner

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.The Senior Staff HR Business Partner serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership, driving organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and execution of business priorities. This role requires strong judgment, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a balanced approach to both strategic and operational work. This position supports Technology and Product organizations and partners directly with Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents. The HRBP is expected to provide thoughtful recommendations, align decisions to company policy and business priorities, and build credibility with leaders across the organization. This role operates with a high level of independence and is expected to, at times, represent HR in leadership discussions, ensuring consistency in approach, decision-making, and standards.Top Reasons to Apply:Architect the Future of Tech & Product Leadership - Partner directly with VP and SVP leaders to shape organizational design and drive team effectiveness. You won’t just support the business—you’ll be a strategic architect for the teams building our core technology.Lead the Evolution of AI-Driven HR - Move beyond manual processes by leveraging advanced data and AI tools to identify trends and scale manager effectiveness. In this role, you’ll use modern technology to drive high-speed, predictive decision-making.High-Impact Autonomy with Executive Reach - Own your impact with the independence to represent HR in executive forums. You’ll provide the candid, high-judgment coaching and grounded guidance that directly shapes our leadership culture and business execution.What You’ll Do:Partner with VP and SVP leaders across Technology and Product organizations to support team effectiveness, organizational structure, and business executionProvide practical coaching to leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and leadership effectivenessOwn and drive core HR processes including performance management, calibration, succession planning, and workforce planningPartner with leaders to connect performance outcomes to promotions, compensation, and organizational decisionsSupport organizational design and team composition work, including role clarity, leveling, and alignment to business prioritiesHandle employee relations matters with sound judgment, ensuring decisions are well-documented, consistent, and aligned to company policy and compliance standardsAssess risk and clearly articulate recommendations and rationale in complex situationsHelp leaders refine and elevate messaging to ensure communication is clear, professional, and aligned with company expectationsIdentify patterns, risks, and organizational themes and raise them with recommended actionsUse data, insights, and modern tools, including AI, to analyze trends, identify patterns, and inform decisions related to talent, performance, and organizational effectivenessLeverage AI and available tools to improve efficiency, enhance manager effectiveness, and scale HR support through better communication, analysis, and decision-makingPartner with cross-functional HR teams including Compensation, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to ensure coordinated executionReinforce clear expectations, accountability, and consistent standards by helping leaders differentiate performance and address gaps directlyStep in as needed to represent HR in leadership forums, providing clear guidance and maintaining consistency in decisions and messagingWhat You’ll Bring:Strong judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess risk and align actions with policy and business contextAbility to build trust with senior leaders while providing clear, grounded guidanceExperience supporting Vice President and Senior Vice President level leadersExperience supporting Technology, Engineering, or Product organizations, with an understanding of how these teams operateSolid experience with employee relations, including handling complex and sensitive situationsStrong understanding of performance management, calibration, and talent processesAbility to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills, including the ability to refine and elevate leader messagingPractical problem-solving skills with a focus on outcomesComfort using data, tools, and AI to improve decision-making, streamline work, and enhance the quality of leader supportAbility to operate independently and represent HR with credibility in leadership discussions when neededAbility to operate independently while knowing when to escalateEducation & Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience10-12+ years of HR experience, including support of senior leadersExperience in a technology-driven or product-focused organizationHow we work:We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.How we Reward you:Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverageFamily forming benefits13 Paid HolidaysFlexible Time Off8 hours of paid Volunteer Time offImmediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company matchTuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs1:1 personalized Financial Planning SessionsStudent Debt Retirement Savings Match programFree snacks and refreshments in each office locationDo the best work of your life at Realtor.comHere, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.Job ID: 2933Job Area: Human Resources and FacilitiesPosted Date: 15/07/2026