NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.
Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.
As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
Location: Mountain View, CA (Onsite 5 days is required)
About the role
We're looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our growing team. As an HRBP, you will play a critical role in scaling our culture, aligning business and people strategies, and supporting leaders through rapid growth and change. This is a high-impact role in a fast-moving environment, ideal for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and building from the ground up.
What You’ll Do- Partner with business leaders as a trusted advisor on talent, org design, performance, engagement, and team development.
Drive and execute recruiting strategies in collaboration with the recruiting, helping to forecast needs, shape job profiles, and guide hiring decisions.
- Lead compensation benchmarking and planning efforts; support compensation cycles, role leveling, and salary review processes.
- Analyze people data to identify trends, inform decisions, and guide organizational improvements.
Champion our culture and values through coaching, facilitation, and change initiatives.
Drive key HR programs like engagement surveys, talent calibration, onboarding, and succession planning.
5+ years of progressive HR/People experience with at least 3 years as an HRBP or similar role.
Proven experience supporting engineering, product, or tech teams in a high-growth AI startup or fast-paced environment.
Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills at all levels of the org.
Strong understanding of compensation principles, benchmarking, and pay-for-performance programs.
Proficient in using data to tell stories and drive decision-making.
Knowledge of US employment law; global HR experience is a plus.
Expertise in compensation design and leveling (short-term and long-term incentives)
- Familiarity with compensation tools and surveys (e.g., Radford).
Exposure to tools like Lattice, Workday, Greenhouse or other modern HRIS.
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What We Do
NewsBreak is the leading platform for local news and information, with more than 40 million users across America. By using new technology, NewsBreak provides community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely and accessible way. NewsBreak is bridging the gap between new technology and traditional local media, offering an innovative digital solution that allows users to get the information they need to live safer, more vibrant, and connected lives.
Based in Mountain View, California, NewsBreak connects users with local information, national publishers, and targeted advertising from local businesses, with increased traffic and revenue that helps strengthen local communities.
We are always looking for great talents. Contact us via [email protected]
Our website:
https://www.newsbreak.com/about
Creator Program:
https://www.newsbreak.com/creators
Publishing Platform:
https://mp.newsbreakapp.com
Android App Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.particlenews.newsbreak&hl=en
iOS App Download:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news-break-personal-local/id1132762804?mt=8
