Senior People Operations Business Partner
AssetWatch® · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Partner with leaders on people strategies.
- Coach managers on performance and development.
- Utilize data and AI for HR operations.
- Drive scalable people programs.
- Support employee lifecycle and change management.
About the role
About AssetWatch®
AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey.
Role Overview
The Senior People Operations Business Partner is a trusted partner to leaders and employees, helping build an engaged, high-performing organization. This role blends strategic business partnership with strong operational execution, using data, AI-powered tools, and thoughtful people practices to support team effectiveness, leader capability, and company growth. You'll work closely with leaders across the full employee lifecycle, strengthen manager effectiveness, drive performance and talent conversations, and ensure people programs are practical, scalable, and aligned to business needs. The ideal candidate brings a modern, data-driven, AI-forward approach to HR and thrives in high-growth, evolving environments.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to understand business goals and translate them into thoughtful people strategies.
- Coach managers on performance, employee relations, feedback, development, engagement, and organizational change.
- Support key people moments: hiring planning, onboarding, promotions, investigations, exits, and change management.
- Strong understanding of compensation philosophy, pay equity principles, and market benchmarking practices, partnering with managers on informed, consistent, and equitable pay decisions.
- Use people data and qualitative insights to identify trends and risks, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Leverage AI tools and emerging HR technology to improve workflows and scale people operations.
- Partner internally to build and iterate on AI solutions and tools. Drive scalable people programs aligned with core values and business needs.
- Partner on talent planning, workforce planning, succession, and org design.
- Guide performance management processes and support leaders in making sound talent decisions.
- Serve as a thought partner on employee relations matters with empathy, judgment, and consistency.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal on program execution and compliance.
- Build manager capability through clarity, tools, and reinforcement of strong people leadership practices.
Qualifications
- 6+ years in an HR/People Business Partner role, ideally in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Demonstrated experience helping organizations grow from early stage to scale.
- Strong business partnering skills with the ability to build trust across functions and leadership styles.
- Excellent manager coaching experience, including performance management, ER, and org change.
- Analytical mindset with hands-on experience using people data and dashboards to drive decisions.
- Demonstrated experience with AI tools and applying emerging HR technology to improve operations and employee experience.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally on AI-powered tools such as HR chatbots or self-service platforms.
- Sound judgment on employee relations, compliance, and sensitive matters.
- Familiarity with employment law and practical HR compliance.
- Strong communicator who can facilitate difficult conversations and adapt to different audiences.
- Comfortable moving between strategy and execution with a low-ego, builder mindset.
- Experience in a SaaS environment preferred.
- Experience supporting global or multi-regional people operations a plus.
What We Offer
- AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
- Competitive compensation package including stock options.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match.
- Opportunity to make a real impact every day.
- Work with a dynamic and growing team.
- Unlimited PTO.
Work Environment
We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.
Key skills/competency
- Senior People Operations Business Partner
- HR Business Partner
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Talent Management
- Organizational Design
- AI in HR
- People Analytics
- SaaS
- Compensation Philosophy
Skills & topics
- Senior People Operations Business Partner
- HR Business Partner
- People Operations
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Talent Management
- Organizational Design
- AI in HR
- HR Technology
- SaaS
- Human Resources
- Business Partner
- People Strategy
- Coaching
- Data Analytics
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years in HR/People BP roles, emphasizing fast-paced, high-growth environments and AI tool experience.
- Showcase AI proficiency: Detail your experience with AI tools, HR technology, and cross-functional partnerships on AI-powered platforms.
- Quantify achievements: Use data and analytics to demonstrate your impact on business goals, employee experience, and operational improvements.
- Emphasize coaching skills: Provide examples of your success in coaching managers on performance, ER, and organizational change.
- Research AssetWatch: Understand their mission, values, and remote-first culture to align your application and interview responses.
Technical preparation
Master HRIS and people analytics tools.,Familiarize with AI in HR applications.,Understand SaaS business models.,Review employment law basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced leadership.,How do you handle sensitive employee relations?,Share an example of driving change.,How do you balance strategy and execution?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior People Operations Business Partner at AssetWatch?
- As a Senior People Operations Business Partner at AssetWatch, your key responsibilities will include partnering with leaders on people strategies, coaching managers on performance and employee relations, utilizing data and AI for HR operations, driving scalable people programs, and supporting the entire employee lifecycle. You'll also be involved in compensation, talent planning, and employee relations matters.
- What kind of experience is AssetWatch looking for in a Senior People Operations Business Partner?
- AssetWatch is looking for candidates with 6+ years of experience in an HR/People Business Partner role, ideally in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Demonstrated experience with AI tools, a strong analytical mindset, excellent manager coaching skills, and familiarity with employment law and HR compliance are essential. Experience in a SaaS environment is preferred.
- Is this a remote position, and are there any location restrictions for the Senior People Operations Business Partner role?
- Yes, AssetWatch is a remote-first company. This Senior People Operations Business Partner position is distributed across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.
- What are the opportunities for growth and impact in this Senior People Operations Business Partner role at AssetWatch?
- This role offers a significant opportunity to make a real impact by helping a rapidly growing company scale its people operations. You'll work with cutting-edge AI tools and contribute to building the future of predictive maintenance, supporting team effectiveness, leader capability, and overall company growth.
- What makes the Senior People Operations Business Partner role at AssetWatch unique compared to other HR roles?
- This role is unique due to its strong emphasis on a data-driven, AI-forward approach to HR. You'll leverage AI tools and emerging HR technology to improve workflows and scale operations, while also acting as a strategic business partner and operational executor in a high-growth SaaS environment.