Senior HR Business Partner

About the Company

Axial is the trusted online M&A platform connecting buyers and sellers of $5M–$100M American privately held companies. Used by 4,000+ acquirers and 3,000+ M&A advisors, our digital transaction platform improves the speed, confidentiality, and success of private company exits.

Responsibilities

• Design and run performance review cycles, leveling, calibrations, and development frameworks
• Coach managers through feedback, performance issues, and team-building
• Investigate, advise on, and resolve sensitive employee relations matters
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, role definition, and interview design
• Own salary bands, leveling architecture, and the annual compensation cycle
• Partner with leadership on team structure, succession, and growth planning
• Own engagement strategy, including surveys and stay interviews
• Ensure employment compliance across the global footprint
• Develop people analytics to bring rigor to headcount, retention, and performance decisions
• Design the company's learning and development framework
• Direct the HR Coordinator to ensure operational excellence

Requirements

• 5–9+ years of progressive HR experience
• 3+ years as a business partner to senior leaders
• Experience scaling People functions in growth-stage companies
• Experience with compensation, leveling, and salary bands
• Experience managing or directing junior team members or contractors
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, Google Suite, and Notion
• Ability to work in-office in New York City 3 days per week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (nearly 100% paid by Axial)
• 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
• Pre-tax commuter program