Sr. People Business Partner, Operations

About the position

The Senior Manager, People Business Partner (PBP) Operations leads the delivery of all HR services to internal client groups to drive outstanding performance and lead the overall Peloton talent agenda. This person will provide primary support for our Distribution Centers and Global Member Support team in our Global Operations function, as well as our frontline Consumer Sales teams, including our retail locations, in our Global Business function. Success in this role comes from fostering a strong focus on culture and well-being, becoming a credible partner to business leaders, providing expert insights, and embracing resiliency, agility, and scale. The ideal candidate is a HR partner who is passionate about delivering business impact. In collaboration with the senior leadership team, this role will focus on driving programs that ignite our talent, enrich our culture, and build leadership capability at all levels. This person will work closely with our highly collaborative Centers of Excellence teams. This role is based in our NYC headquarters with team members working a hybrid schedule- three days (3) in the office and two days (2) remotely. This role will also be required to travel as needed to our Distribution Center in Linden, NJ as well as our Global Member Support office in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

  • Provide thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution in a globally matrixed environment to drive a high-performance culture
  • Assess organizational performance systemically, defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions that support client business objectives
  • Coach business leaders on HR processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
  • Provide guidance and input on workforce planning, succession planning, and retention activities
  • Analyze trends and metrics, and collaborate with HR functional experts to develop solutions, make recommendations, and develop programs
  • Partner with the centers of excellence (Compensation, Talent Management, Inclusion & Impact) on key programs throughout the annual talent cycle
  • Partner with the Employee Relations team, Employment Legal, and other key stakeholders on the identification, escalation, risk mitigation and resolution of employee relations issues
  • Strengthen senior leader capabilities through 1:1 coaching to help them refine their leadership capabilities/effectiveness
  • Infuse inclusion practices into Peloton’s culture, fostering an environment of inclusion and support aligned to Peloton’s vision, mission, and values

Requirements

  • 5+ years of HR business partner experience. Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Experience working with managers and experience working with engineers
  • Recognized as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought partner (builds relationships, delivers results)
  • Highly collaborative work style; ability to establish relationships and partnerships at all levels of the organization
  • Exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Design, implement, and lead change management initiatives
  • Exhibit agility and adaptability during periods of transformation, leading teams through change with purpose, tact, poise, and patience
  • Critical thinking skills with the ability to take sizable problems and break them into small manageable pieces
  • Thoughtful experimentation with AI tools and practices
  • Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills
  • Ability to work both tactically and strategically to meet the needs of the business
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and metrics, using insights to make informed recommendations that drive strategic HR decisions
  • Experience using data to create presentations
  • Experience working with excel and google sheets
  • Experience working with a diverse international employee population and the ability to navigate global HR practices, globally preferred
  • Partner with leaders to cultivate an engaged workforce, ensuring they own and actively contribute to the company culture
  • Demonstrated business acumen, with a deep understanding of how HR strategies align with and drive overall business objectives, enabling effective decision-making and impactful talent management
  • Ability to travel up to 15% as required

Nice-to-haves

  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Access to mental health services
  • 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Child care and family care discounts
  • Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts
  • Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount
  • Pet insurance and so much more!
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...