Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you’ve come to the right place.
About the role
The HR Business/People Partner executes talent initiatives to help drive successful business outcomes. Partnering with senior leadership and teams, the position will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and teams, assessing and anticipating talent initiatives across the business to drive productivity and growth. The position is responsible for the full scope of HR partnership from talent management, employee experience, workforce planning, talent mobility, employee relations and performance management.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who build trusting and effective relationships, understand the link between business success and People initiatives, and execute for impact.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders and team members to cultivate a people‑focused culture that results in highly engaged/high-performing teams.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coaching them on people challenges, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness to elevate leadership capabilities and improve team performance.
- Interpret the business needs of the client groups served and translate these needs into a people strategy
- Coach leadership team members to successfully manage cyclical people management processes (talent management, performance management, compensation planning, etc.).
- Champion initiatives that support the success of the organization’s growth and reinforce a collaborative, aligned, and engaged culture
- Driving organizational effectiveness by effectively participating in, and at times, leading projects, partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and the business
- Advise on performance management processes, including coaching, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans, to help resolve employee issues and maintain a high level of performance across teams
- Provide training to managers on best practices for managing teams and promoting a positive workplace culture
- Work with leaders to drive organization design and workforce planning initiatives including alignment of resources to top priorities and building capabilities to achieve business objectives
- Conduct exit interviews and provide leaders with value‑add feedback.
- Participate in employee‑driven activity committees/resource groups.
- Build an environment of trust by developing strong relationships with team members and leadership teams.
- Bring innovation and diversity of thought to achieve goals and objectives.
- Maintain knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR, talent management, and employment law; make recommendations as needed.
- Work closely with a fun, passionate, dynamic People team to deliver ambitious people projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a Business Partner role, preferably in the tech/software industry
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related degree
- Energetic professional who can effectively assess needs, identify potential options, and effectively deliver the agreed-upon solution
- Strong working knowledge and experience with multiple human resource disciplines including compensation, organizational design, employee relations, employee engagement, talent management and development, performance management and general employment laws
- Exceptional interpersonal skills: approachable, tactful, ability to influence others, and to exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Demonstrated ability to design, lead, and execute initiatives aligned to HR strategy
- Strong business acumen
- Working experience with HCM, Workday preferred
- Ability to work both tactically and strategically to meet business needs
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; training and presentation experience preferred
- Positive, optimistic, action‑oriented individual with a “can‑do” mentality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.
We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a minimum of 2 years in a Business Partner role
- Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related degree
- Strong working knowledge across HR disciplines including compensation, org design, employee relations, engagement, talent management, performance management, and employment law
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; approachable, tactful, able to influence and exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Demonstrated ability to design, lead, and execute HR initiatives aligned to strategy
- Strong business acumen
- Working experience with HCM systems; Workday preferred
- Ability to work both tactically and strategically to meet business needs
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; training and presentation experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Manhattan Associates Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Manhattan Associates and has not been reviewed or approved by Manhattan Associates.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally characterized as on par with industry standards and often described as fair or above average, with stronger competitiveness in certain roles and at higher seniority. The overall picture suggests a “solid but not standout” base-compensation experience that can feel better when variable pay or role leverage is higher.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Well-being programs are positioned as a notable strength, including mental-health resources and support tools such as Headspace access, an EAP, and financial-wellness offerings. These lifestyle-oriented extras appear to elevate the perceived total rewards value beyond salary alone.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support benefits are highlighted through caregiving assistance (e.g., Care.com access) and the presence of maternity and paternity/partner leave. The existence of dedicated family and caregiver support contributes positively to the overall benefits perception.
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What We Do
For more than 30 years we have earned a reputation for building technology solutions that solve the most complex business problems in supply chain, inventory and omnichannel.
