People partner
Thank you for considering Progyny!
The People Partner functions as a human resources business partner, providing input on and support for our people-centered policies, programs and processes. You will collaborate across the organization, with a specific focus on employee engagement, performance management, leadership effectiveness and employee relations. The ideal candidate has a solid human resources foundation while also embracing innovation and creative approaches to improving the employee experience. The People Partner reports to the Director, People. What You'll Do...- Monitor employee development by working with managers to evaluate performance concerns, assist with disciplinary actions, and connect managers with learning and development resources as appropriate.
- Support business leaders with policy interpretation, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and mandates.
- Own all employee relations cases and performance management issues for assigned client group; assist the GVP and Dir, People with various employee relations, performance deficiency, or other issues.
- Act as an active and visible business partner, providing counsel, advice and recommendations to supervisors and managers on People-related matters.
- Assist with compliance program management related to safety and environment, SOX, and federal contracting.
- Manage ad hoc role management, promotion, and compensation change processes, ensuring the appropriate HRIS changes are made, communications are generated, and approvals are received.
- Track all activity related to Progyny’s employer visa and immigration sponsorship program.
- Support assigned client groups (teams) through various channels, including check-ins, identification of emerging trends, and assistance with performance review, goal setting, and engagement survey processes.
- Act as escalation point of contact for the People team for assigned client groups.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned in support of the People team.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Human Resources, with a minimum of 3 years in a Generalist, HR Business Partner, or People Partner role in Human Resources.
- Strong acumen in HR information systems.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite.
- Knowledge of labor laws in a multi-state compliance environment.
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Broad knowledge of basic HR concepts, either through on-the-job experience or college-level coursework.
- Experience with Workday HRIS.
- Exposure to U.S. federal contractor requirements and the U.S. public corporation SOX environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively manage evolving priorities, multiple projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents’ Employee Affiliation Group
- Menopause and midlife care
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
- Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
- Company equity
- Bonus program
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
- Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program
- Company social events to include annual volunteer day and donation matching
- Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office
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