The Role

As a key member of the People team, the People Business Partner (Corporate) will lead strategic People and HR support for Gametime's corporate functions, including Tech, Product, Design, G&A, and other salaried, exempt teams. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, focusing on organizational effectiveness, performance management, employee engagement, and growth enablement. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expert-level knowledge in people practices, compliance, and strategic planning, with a strong lens on equity, scalability, and excellence in employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic People advisor to department heads across corporate teams (e.g., Engineering, Product, Finance, Marketing, Legal).

• Lead and execute People strategies aligned with business priorities, including workforce planning, performance management, org design, and team health.

• Coach managers and leaders on effective people practices that drive employee engagement, team dynamics, and performance.

• Collaborate with Talent, L&D, and People Operations to scale onboarding, development, and succession programs.

• Drive resolution of complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws.

• Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure proactive policy updates and mitigate risk.

• Facilitate organizational change management, ensuring smooth transitions during growth, realignment, or restructure.

• Analyze people metrics and trends — including AI-powered insights — to inform decisions, identify improvement areas, and measure program impact.

Key Competencies

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of HR and People systems, employment law, and compliance across multiple states.

• Proficiency with HRIS (ADP preferred), performance management platforms, and analytics dashboards.

Interpersonal Skills

• High emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.

• Clear, compassionate, and proactive communication style.

Leadership Competencies

• Trusted partner and strategic advisor with a bias for action.

• Ability to build strong partnerships and lead through influence, not just authority.

Problem Solving & Decision-Making

• Solution-oriented mindset with strong critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.

• Analytical capabilities to interpret data, spot trends, and design data-backed interventions.

AI Literacy & Innovation

• Champion the responsible use of AI and automation across People practices, modeling curiosity, experimentation, and practical adoption.

• Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, HR analytics platforms) to streamline workflows, enhance employee experience, and support data-informed decision-making.

• Coach managers and leaders on developing AI literacy within their teams and identifying opportunities to integrate AI for improved efficiency and insight.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and pilot emerging technologies that elevate employee performance, engagement, and growth enablement.

• Promote a learning mindset around AI by sharing resources, leading training sessions, and contributing to the development of internal guidance and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive People and HR experience, including experience supporting corporate/exempt teams.

• Strong working knowledge of US employment law and HR compliance.

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, fully remote organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).

• Experience supporting tech or product-driven teams.

• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and their application in People Operations or employee development.

• Familiarity with compensation review cycles, equity programs, and engagement survey tools.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of org health targets (engagement, retention, etc.).

• Delivery and adoption of people programs in corporate functions.

• Manager enablement scores and feedback.

• Compliance and audit metrics (zero missed deadlines/errors).

• Timeliness and quality of employee relations resolution.

What We Can Offer:

• Flexible PTO

• Competitive salary & equity package

• Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability benefits

• Diverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility

• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs

• Company off-sites and meet-ups

• Wellness programs

• Tenure recognition

At Gametime pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

United States - Pay Range

$171,633—$201,921 USD