People Operations Business Partner

Audiense is a next-generation analytics-to-action platform that helps organizations deeply understand and strategically activate their consumers. We’ve brought together the strengths of three category-leading brands — Buxton, Elevar, and Audiense — into one integrated, insight-driven solution trusted by global brands across retail, CPG, eCommerce, and media.

Now we’re looking for a People Operations Business Partner / HRBP to join our global People Operations team and help us shape the workforce of the future.

Why Join Us?

At Audiense, People Ops is not just about support — it’s a growth driver. As our HRBP, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Partner strategically with leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, revenue growth, and organizational design.
• Lead and partner on global recruiting, with primary ownership of U.S. and international roles across multiple engagement types (employees, contractors, consultants, EOR, PEO).
• Drive impact through automation by building workflows in Rippling, leveraging AI, and partnering with innovators to improve efficiency and insight.
• Shape culture and employee experience by coaching managers, guiding leaders, and fostering psychological safety and inclusion across 15+ countries.
• Expand your expertise globally by navigating compliance, benefits, and engagement across diverse regions, from the U.S. to Spain and beyond.

What You’Ll Do

• Partner with leaders to align people strategies with business growth, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for global roles, ensuring a seamless experience across engagement types.
• Collaborate on employer branding and pipeline development, including community and university partnerships.
• Run quarterly performance cycles, coach managers, and support organizational change.
• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employee relations matters, balancing empathy with compliance.
• Collaborate on compensation planning, workforce forecasting, and benefits administration.
• Support HITRUST, SOC II, and other audits with accurate workforce data.
• Champion automation and AI adoption to reduce manual work and improve decision-making.
• Measure success through increased automation, timely compliance, and high manager satisfaction with People Ops partnership.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR/People Ops experience in SaaS or tech-driven environments.
• Proven success as an HRBP with global scope and multi-country compliance.
• Hands-on recruiting experience across employees, contractors, consultants, EOR, and PEO.
• Strength in employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and compensation modeling.
• Experience with platforms like Rippling, Leapsome, Deel, Multiplier, Notion, SharePoint, and Power Automate.
• Strong business acumen and ability to coach managers through growth and change.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (HR, MBA, or Organizational Development).
• Experience with leadership coaching, training, or development programs.
• Success leading automation or AI adoption in HR.
• Exposure to compensation strategy, equity planning, and incentive design.

What We Offer

• Remote-first culture with a preference for candidates based in Central or Eastern time zones (ideally Texas) to support team collaboration.
• Unlimited PTO + paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• A high-growth, inclusive culture where People Ops has a seat at the table.

What Success Looks Like in the First 60-90 Days

• Build Trust & Relationships: Establish yourself as a reliable partner to managers and employees, earning credibility through responsiveness, fairness, and clear communication.
• Own the Recruiting Pipeline: Take full ownership of active requisitions, ensure smooth coordination across U.S. and global hires, and deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Streamline with Automation: Audit current Rippling and AI-driven workflows, identify at least one high-impact manual process to automate, and implement improvements.
• Support Performance & Engagement: Successfully run your first quarterly performance cycle, coaching managers and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Demonstrate Global Readiness: Show working knowledge of compliance and cultural considerations across multiple regions (U.S., Spain, EOR/PEO markets).
• Deliver Early Wins: Provide actionable reporting or insights to leadership (e.g., headcount, compensation, recruiting pipeline) that drive data-informed decisions.

Compensation

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package designed to reflect skills, experience, and location. This includes:

• Base Salary: The final offer will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications, experience, and potential impact.
• Annual Bonus: Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Pay Practices: We are committed to transparent, equitable pay practices and comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency requirements.

What to Expect from the Hiring Process

We believe in a respectful and transparent hiring experience. For this role, our typical process includes:

1. Introductory Call – A 20–30 minute conversation with a member of our People Team to get to know you and share what Audiense is all about.
2. Meet Your Potential Manager – A discussion with our Director of People Operations to explore your background and expectations for the role.
3. Team Interview – A 30–45 minute conversation to dive deeper into the role and meet organizational leaders.
4. Final Leadership Interview – A ~60-minute discussion with executive leadership, exploring HR’s strategic impact and answering your final questions.

Our Commitment to Diversity & EEO

At Audiense, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Buxton Company, LLC, dba Audiense, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Audiense is backed by private equity and operates under Buxton Company, LLC.