People Business Partner

About the team & opportunity 

What’s so great about working on Calendly’s People team? 

We are the foundation that aims to set up our people for success to do the best work of their life at Calendly. 

Why do we need you? Well, we are looking for a People Business Partner who brings influence, problem-solving skills, and operational excellence to the table. To succeed in this role, you must understand business priorities and translate them into a People agenda that drives business success. You will report to the People Business Partner Leader, and will be responsible for making data-driven recommendations for innovative, scalable solutions, while also refining existing programs to enhance performance, retention, and the employee experience.

We need someone who is scrappy—able to roll up their sleeves, think creatively, and navigate ambiguity to deliver impactful results in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to adapt and find resourceful solutions will be key to driving success for both the business and our people.

A day in the life of a People Business Partner at Calendly

As a People Partner will have a unique opportunity to develop and lead the execution of programs that support and benefit our people while working directly with Calendly’s People team. Our benefits and programs are quickly establishing Calendly as a top destination for talent in the software industry, and we never stop looking for ways to enrich our employees’ lives even further.

On a typical day, you will be working on: 

• Mentor and develop managers to lead high-performing teams and foster the growth of our people.
• Coordinate and implement people programs across diverse areas such as career development, career pathing frameworks, performance feedback, and partnering on learning and development initiatives for client groups.
• Analyze business metrics (e.g., retention rates and employee experience) to identify trends and recommend systemic improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders and employees to cultivate a culture of high performance and strong engagement, while proactively addressing any performance concerns to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with leadership to forecast headcount needs and work with recruiting to ensure the right talent is hired.
• Drive and manage cross-functional projects, playing a key role in project teams, executing initiatives, and ensuring clear communication and collaboration throughout the planning and implementation phases.

What do we need from you?

• 5+ years of broad and dynamic HR experience in a Technology/SaaS company, preferably in startup and larger company environments.
• A desire to understand and learn business strategy, providing dynamic solutions using experience, data analyses, and organizational agility to guide your decision-making.
• Ability to work with senior leaders and all levels of an organization to tackle problems.
• A self-starter mentality with a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-things-done attitude.
• A deep understanding of "what great HR looks like" and how business cycles influence the people agenda.
• Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing and problem solving.
• Solid experience in employee relations, with the ability to successfully resolve escalated issues and concerns.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time.

What’s in it for you? 

Ready to make a serious impact? Millions of people already rely on Calendly’s products, and we’re still in the midst of our growth curve — it’s a fantastic time to join us. Everything you’ll work on here will accelerate your career to the next level. If you want to learn, grow, and do the best work of your life alongside the best people you’ve ever worked with, then we hope you’ll consider allowing Calendly to be a part of your professional journey. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at recruiting@calendly.com . 

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The ranges listed below are the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.

Calendly takes a number of factors into consideration when determining an employee’s starting salary, including relevant experience, relevant skills sets, interview performance, location/metropolitan area, and internal pay equity.

Base salary is just one component of Calendly’s total rewards package. All full-time (30 hours/week) employees are also eligible for our Quarterly Corporate Bonus program (or Sales incentive), equity awards, and competitive benefits.

Calendly uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location, or the onsite building location if hybrid, to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current geographic zones are as follows:

• Tier 1: San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, New York City, NY
• Tier 2: Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Miami, FL, and all other cities in CA.
• Tier 3: All other locations not in Tier 1 or Tier 2

Tier 1 Salary$102,000—$138,000 USDTier 2 Salary$93,500—$126,500 USDTier 3 Salary$85,000—$115,000 USD Apply