People Business Partner

Description

Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!

You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day.

Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.

Why This Role Matters

Every role at Kinective exists to move the needle for our clients, partners, and the financial institutions we serve. As the People Business Partner, you will align talent management strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance and growth, ensuring the right people are in place to support our mission of optimizing operational service models for banks and credit unions.

You will take ownership of talent initiatives and partner with leadership, HR, finance, and operations to identify workforce needs, guide organizational structure, and strengthen development, performance, engagement, and retention. As part of the Talent Team, you will report to the Manager, Talent.This role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and standard hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

What you’ll own

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

· Collaborate with senior leadership to align talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies with business objectives.

· Assess current and future talent needs, identify skill and staffing gaps, and help develop workforce plans that meet organizational demands.

· Provide guidance on organizational structure and talent priorities to support performance and growth.

Talent Development & Performance Management

· Partner with HR and department leaders to design and implement employee training, leadership development, and succession-planning programs.

· Advise leaders on setting performance goals, conducting reviews, and addressing underperformance.

· Identify opportunities to strengthen employee growth and continuously improve talent-development and performance practices.

Leadership, Engagement & Inclusive Culture

· Identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, and recommend initiatives that improve retention and reduce turnover.

· Coach managers and leaders on team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and managing talent for optimal performance.

· Support culture and change-management initiatives as business priorities evolve, and promote diversity and inclusion across recruitment, development, and retention strategies.

Talent Analytics & Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Use HR metrics and talent analytics to track trends, evaluate initiatives, and report on key talent-management performance indicators.

· Work closely with HR, finance, operations, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of talent initiatives and alignment with overall business objectives.

How We’ll Measure Success 

· Delivering workforce plans and talent initiatives that support business priorities and address identified skill and staffing gaps.

· Owning talent-development, performance-management, and retention initiatives that foster employee growth and engagement.

· Working effectively with leadership, HR, finance, and operations to execute aligned talent initiatives and support organizational change.

· Improving talent programs through data-informed recommendations, leadership coaching, and continuous improvement.

Success here isn’t about checking boxes – it’s about propelling Kinective’s mission to lead the way to intelligent banking. You must bring excellence to your craft, balance resourcefulness with respect, share and celebrate unique expertise and diverse perspectives, and continuously raise the bar as we innovate and grow.

Necessary Qualifications & Competencies

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD, or HRCI is an added advantage.

· 4+ years of experience in HR, talent management, or business partnering, ideally in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

· Proven track record in talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and organizational change.

· Strong understanding of HRIS, especially Paylocity, talent-management software, and analytics tools used to manage talent programs and performance.

· Ability to align talent strategy with business objectives, anticipate workforce needs, and develop informed solutions based on an understanding of the company’s industry, operations, and challenges.

· Clear communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey HR strategies, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and influence and coach leaders in a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

· Ability to analyze HR metrics and talent data, make actionable recommendations, and improve programs while managing multiple priorities and navigating change and complex organizational dynamics.

Pay, Benefits & Total Rewards

$90,000-$100,000

The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role. Individual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, job-related skills, location, and internal equity, and most offers are not made at the top of the range.

Base pay is one part of Kinective’s Total Rewards package. Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity. All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and financial security, including:

· Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability)

· Flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and generous parental and caregiver leave

· An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions

· Wellness resources and professional development opportunities

If you’ve made it this far, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to start the conversation, even if you’re not sure you check every box. Learn more about Kinective at www.kinective.io.

Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.