HR Business Partner

Position:
HR Business Partner

Company:
ScyllaDB

Location:
USA

Employment type:
Full-Time

Work Arrangement:
Remote - preferred location: East Coast, but open to all US locations

Short Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to own the full US employee experience, serving as the dedicated HR partner for our US-based team.

Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary HR contact for US employees and managers.
- Coach leaders through performance management, team structuring, career development, and complex employee relations issues.
- Own recruiting support for open US and global roles.
- Partner with hiring managers on job requirements, screen CVs, conduct phone interviews, utilize sourcing strategies, and manage relationships with external agencies.
- Administer employee benefits (health, 401(k), PTO) in partnership with our PEO partners.
- Oversee plan transitions, open enrollment, vendor changes, and 401(k) rollovers.
- Design and implement US employee well-being and engagement initiatives.
- Lead onboarding/offboarding processes, exit interviews, and programs aimed at fostering connection and long-term retention.
- Ensure compliance with US multi-state employment laws.
- Maintain transparent candidate and employee communications, document key meeting outcomes, and leverage HR tools (e.g., HiBob) and AI tools to streamline workflows and data analytics.
- Facilitate discussions around associate mapping, promotions, and skill development pathways to help employees grow within the company.

Requirement:
- 4+ years of experience as an HRBP and/or Talent Acquisition Partner within fast-growing tech companies or startups.
- Solid working knowledge of US multi-state employment law and compliance, paired with hands-on experience administering benefits and 401(k) plans through PEO platforms.
- Strong track record in candidate sourcing across social platforms and managing hiring flows through modern ATS tools.
- Demonstrated ability to guide leaders through the "human side" of management, navigating sensitive employee relations with high discretion, empathy, and strong judgment.
- Highly organized and self-directed approach, effortlessly balancing recurring compliance requirements with fast-paced, ad-hoc team needs.
- Exceptional written and verbal English, with full confidence serving as the primary HR contact for the US region.

Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (long-term).
- Voluntary insurance options.
- 401(k).
- Time Off policies: 20 vacation days, 9 paid holidays per year, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave.
- Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.