Senior HR Business Partner

About the role:

Are you a people person? Do you like helping others solve problems and navigate their own path? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Senior People Business Partner to join the 8am People team!

Reporting into the Senior Manager, People Business Partners, you will work alongside key stakeholders to support employees within specific functions of the business and carry out people programs to foster employee fulfillment and organizational effectiveness. You’ll help to build and implement high-impact initiatives and efficient processes across a myriad of strategic functions. You will be essential in helping to scale, integrate and support the day-to-day operations of a growing team.

About us:

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What you'll do:

• Serve as a trusted business partner to the organization, supporting employees at all levels.
• Provide proactive coaching and guidance through sticky situations that enable resolution.
• Promote a culture of learning by supporting the team with unbiased perspective, counsel and “radically candid” feedback.
• Drive people team initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including annual performance, talent development and compensation reviews.
• Partner with management and cross-functional stakeholders to to design and launch programs and strategy; foster diversity, equity and inclusion, operational excellence employee engagement and internal communications.
• Critically think through problems and needs to help influence the best outcomes for the people and the business.
• Respond to People related questions and provide guidance to other People Business Partners supporting the organization.
• Assist with managing employee relations, benefits, compensation, and onboarding/offboarding) while wearing your compliance goggles (i.e. maintaining documentation and staying current on employment law) where necessary.

About you:

• 5+ years of professional experience in various aspects of HR.
• 3+ years experience in a business partner or related capacity.
• You have a broad understanding of HR programs including coaching, performance management and have experience working with all levels of the organization.
• You have deep employee relations experience including local / state / federal legislation and are comfortable leading internal investigations / resolving conflict as necessary.
• You’re a great listener and have a knack for building trust-based relationships at all levels. You maintain objective, honest, confident, and clear communications.
• Others would describe you as nimble, and able to fly both high and low. You know how to zoom out and think on behalf of an organization while zooming in to tackle nuances at an individual level.
• You have demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.
• You have strong executive presence and hold a self-starter mindset, have the gumption to take the wheel before being asked, and take comfort in significant responsibility--no matter how administrative or strategic it is.
• You have a passion for continued learning and development with at least a Bachelor’s degree and thrive in a culture of feedback.
• You are highly motivated and process-driven with exceptional attention to detail.
• You are fluent in “people problem-solving.” You’re a quick study who can chart the best course of action while accounting for potential impact across people, teams, and the company.
• You are aligned with 8am's people philosophy. You believe in the impact of building a high-performing culture, understand the work that is necessary to keep employees engaged to meet company goals, and know how to use data and tech to glean insights.
• You hold yourself to the highest standards when it comes to your professionalism - both in your conduct and the way you present yourself to others.
• You understand the critical impact you make on the business by keeping the confidentiality of both our people and business.
• Preferred location: Austin, Texas, with a willingness to work in a hybrid office setting.

Why 8am

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Here’s how we support our 8Team:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

At 8am, we don’t just offer benefits—we create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact every day.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.

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Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.