Senior HR Business Partner

Job Description
Position Overview
You are the people partner for our Finance and Accounting leaders and our Careers business unit. You help leaders build strong teams, solve people challenges early, and make decisions that are fair, consistent, and good for the business. You also help shape how Momentive grows its people, from career paths to development programs that reach every team.
Position Summary
You will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers in Finance and Accounting and in Careers. You will coach on performance, lead complex employee relations matters, and use people data to guide workforce and organization decisions. You will also help design and roll out talent and career development programs that serve the whole company, working alongside Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and the rest of the HR team. You are comfortable in the numbers, since you will support the team that runs them, and you bring a steady, people-first approach to hard conversations.
A Day in the Life
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Careers leaders to understand business goals and turn them into clear people plans for hiring, structure, development, and retention.
Coach managers on performance, feedback, goal setting, and difficult conversations, including documented improvement plans and corrective action.
Lead employee relations matters from start to finish, including fair and thorough investigations, clear documentation, and resolutions that are consistent and legally sound. Bring in Legal when needed.
Guide managers through changes such as reorganizations, role changes, and workforce planning, and support employees through them with clear, timely communication.
Support Finance leaders during peak periods such as quarter-end, year-end, and audit season by planning for workload, staffing, and team well-being.
Help shape and deliver org-wide talent and career development, including career frameworks, internal mobility, succession planning, manager development, and performance and calibration processes.
Use engagement, turnover, hiring, and promotion data to spot trends, share insights with leaders, and recommend practical next steps.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring plans, role design, and interview approach so we hire and promote fairly and well.
Interpret HR policies and apply them consistently. Help keep Momentive compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Support pay and promotion cycles by working with Total Rewards and leaders on job leveling, pay equity, and clear reasoning for decisions.
Mentor and share best practices with other HR Business Partners and HR team members.
We are looking for someone who brings
A people-first mindset paired with sound business judgment. You can sit with a CFO or Controller and talk about both the budget and the team.
Confidence coaching senior leaders, including offering a different view when needed.
A fair, evidence-based approach to employee relations. You rely on facts, not assumptions.
A genuine interest in helping people grow their careers and in building programs that make growth visible and open to everyone.
Calm, discretion, and good judgment with sensitive and confidential matters.
Comfort moving between strategy and hands-on work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Experience:
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years as an HR Business Partner or in a similar advisory role supporting senior leaders.
Experience supporting Finance, Accounting, or other corporate functions is strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
Experience with talent development, career pathing, succession planning, or performance management programs.
Working knowledge of US employment laws and compliance, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII, plus state and local requirements.
Experience in a software, technology, or private equity-backed company is a plus.
Technical/Computer Skills:
Proficient with an HRIS such as Workday or Rippling and comfortable pulling and reading people data and reports.
Able to turn data into clear insights, with strong Excel skills and experience with dashboards or analytics tools.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
Other Skills:
Clear, confident written and verbal communication with employees at every level.
Builds trust quickly and keeps it over time with leaders, managers, and employees.
Manages many priorities at once with little supervision.
Works well as part of a team and shares credit.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. HR certification (such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR) is preferred.
About Us
Momentive Software amplifies the impact of over 20,000 purpose-driven organizations in over 30 countries, with over $11 billion raised and 55 million members served to date. Mission-driven nonprofits and associations rely on Momentive’s cloud-based software and services to address their most pressing challenges – from engaging their communities to simplifying operations and growing revenue. Designed to help organizations connect more, manage more, and ultimately expect more, Momentive's solutions are built with reliability at the core and strategically focus on fundraising, learning, events, careers, volunteering, accounting, and association management. Momentive partners with organizations that believe "good enough" is never enough – so they can bring on better outcomes for everyone they serve. Learn more at momentivesoftware.com.
Why Work Here?
At Momentive Software, we’re a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and volunteers who believe in using technology to make a real difference. We dream big, support each other, and take pride in creating solutions that help our customers drive meaningful change. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters and your ideas are valued, you’ll find it here.
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Flexible Planned Paid Time Off
Generous Sick Leave
Inclusive & Welcoming Environment
Purpose-Driven Culture
Work-Life Balance
Commitment to Community Involvement
Employer-Paid Parental Leave
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
Remote Work Flexibility
Momentive Software actively embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, which is why we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity, minimum age of 18, eligibility to work in the United States (without sponsorship), and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.