Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!
Yext is looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner who will be responsible for driving a diversity of HR efforts, focusing on programs like learning and development, employee engagement, and retention. This role will be responsible for working with leaders to help set a people strategy and translating that into action. This person will also be responsible for championing the Yext culture!
What You’ll Do
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational objectives and drive business results.
- Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and compensation decisions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and functional leaders, influencing decision-making on complex people-related matters.
- Lead core HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Coach and develop leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and employee development.
- Identify organizational and talent gaps and implement scalable solutions to address them.
- Serve as a key escalation point for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolution strategies.
- Proactively manage legal and organizational risk by ensuring adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with leadership and legal teams as needed to address sensitive employee matters.
What You Have
- 7–9 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR Business Partnering.
- Demonstrated experience advising managers and functional leaders on people strategy and organizational decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data and develop practical solutions.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
- Experience with employee relations, employment law, and performance management processes.
- Strong coaching and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Bonus Points
- Experience working within a fast-paced or high-growth organization.
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Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
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