Principal Strategic HR Business Partner

Location: Resident working arrangement in the Austin, TX office, with a minimum of three on-site days per week. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global provides digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the United States and internationally.

What you will do

• Partner with senior and executive leadership to develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between executives and HR functions including Benefits, Compensation, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.
• Coach and mentor senior and executive leaders while facilitating talent management, succession planning, development, and workforce planning.
• Support company-wide initiatives including Objectives & Key Results, salary reviews, equity granting, organizational development, and change management.
• Research, analyze, and monitor HR programs and recommend improvements that strengthen morale, productivity, retention, and business outcomes.
• Build stakeholder relationships and collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure consistent application of policies and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 8 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated business acumen and experience aligning HR practices with business strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and navigate situations with limited information using sound judgment.
• Ability to anticipate cross-functional impacts, address risks to program success, and implement solutions supporting long-term business goals.
• Fluent written and oral English communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work opportunities within the Austin office arrangement.
• Flexible time off, health and wellness benefits, competitive health insurance, and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents.
• Career development and mentoring programs.
• Community volunteering, company philanthropy, and employee peer recognition programs.
• Supportive and inclusive environment focused on career growth, collaboration, and physical, mental, and professional well-being.