SUMMARY
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is a key strategic advisor who aligns HR initiatives with Arete’s business goals. This highly visible, in-office role supports HR strategy, organizational development, compensation, and performance management, while also serving as a coach and mentor within the department. Acting as the HR lead for HQ, the Sr. HRBP partners with senior leadership to drive employee engagement, manage HR projects, and foster a strong, inclusive culture through a hands-on, people-first approach.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as a culture champion by modeling company values, embedding them into daily operations, and coaching leaders to maintain a healthy, high-performance workplace
Leads initiatives that promote employee engagement, inclusion, and a positive workplace experience, including in-office events, surveys, and exit interviews
Provides strategic and operational HR support on hiring, internal transfers, organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
Offers guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and performance management, including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair investigations and outcomes that align with company values and legal compliance
Oversees HR compliance efforts, including policy development, handbook maintenance, and collaboration with legal counsel to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws
Analyzes HR trends and metrics to develop data-informed solutions, training programs, and policy improvements
Supports compensation strategy and implementation, including bonuses, merit increases, and education around total rewards
Plays a primary role in coaching and mentoring junior team members
Maintains accurate and compliant employee records and documentation in accordance with best practices and applicable regulations
Continuously evaluates HR practices to improve the employee experience and support organizational goals
Performs other duties as assigned by management
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s Human Capital Management (HCM) system
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related business field and 8+ years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles including resolving complex employee relations matters, or a Master's Degree and 6+ years related experience
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required personnel so classified.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed
below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working
conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
No physical exertion required
Travel within or outside of the state
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.
FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DECLARATION
The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion
to make changes to this job description.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences,
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.
Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.
When you join Arete…
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.