Associate People Business Partner

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
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The Associate People Business Partner provides operational guidance and tactical support to the People Business Partner team. This role provides support and assistance on various People related transactions, programs and projects to ensure seamless People support to all BlackLiners.

• Facilitate and support roll out of the annual performance, compensation and engagement survey cycles in partnership with the Total Rewards team, Talent Development and Talent Management teams.
• Support annual performance management process including regular communications with client groups to ensure reviews are completed and entered into the system, participation in calibration sessions of performance ratings, and review of written appraisals as needed.
• Support cyclical processes including annual performance management process, e compensation planning, calibration and engagement survey action planning.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives that contribute to the achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
• Help develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention within the organization.
• Partner with the Compensation team on internal equity analysis, new job creation, and leveling exercises. Conduct ad hoc analysis on internal equity analysis taking DEI initiatives into consideration. Evaluate spot bonus recommendations.
• Collaborate with HRBPs to draft and design job descriptions.
• Collaborate with HRBP team and stakeholders to document People Partner processes and workflows.
• Assist with scheduling and administration of training and other group sessions.
• Review and approve new hire, promotion, transfer and change requests in the HRIS system.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policy administration and HRIS (SuccessFactors) administration.
• Under guidance and support from the HRBP, provide first level support to mangers for employee relations issues and managing performance concerns.
• Partner with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development to ensure alignment of onboarding processes and initiatives.
• Regularly audit and ensure HRIS data integrity for the business unit supported (Department, Division, Cost Center, etc).
• Compile information to respond to audit and other data and reporting requests.
• Generate standard reports for managers or leadership teams from performance management systems.
• Assist with other duties and projects as required.

: 2-3 years
: Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or related field
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• Able to comfortably navigate ambiguity and respond to the changing demands of a fast paced, high growth environment
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance, performance management and coaching
• Able to synthesize a wide range of information
• Skilled at and enjoys collaborating with individuals throughout HR and the organization
• Effectively builds and maintains professional business relationships with stakeholders at a variety of levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

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• Strong customer-oriented focus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic and flexibility to meet the business initiatives.
• Continuous process improvement mindset.
• Candid, constructive and direct communication is expected and encouraged.
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to think conceptually, strategically and tactically.
• Knowledge of HR processes and proficiency in process documentation.
• Positive team player, cooperative, and self-motivated.

• HR certification
• Experience with HRIS and ATS systems; (SAP SuccessFactors and iCIMS a plus)
• Experience working for a mid-sized or large global business.
• Experience working in a SaaS company and knowledge of Tech industry is also a plus

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

USD $85,000.00 - USD $114,000.00

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.