Senior Human Resources Business Partner

At NerdWallet, we’re on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions and every great mission needs a team of exceptional Nerds. We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do.

The Senior HR Business Partner exists to align people strategy with business priorities and strengthen organizational effectiveness across assigned client groups. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving performance, engagement, and talent outcomes that directly support business success. The position operates with strong autonomy, balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This role serves as a strategic partner and coach to senior leaders while acting as the People lead for the supported business areas. The Senior HRBP collaborates cross-functionally with Finance, Compensation, Talent, and People Operations to ensure aligned, scalable people solutions. As a senior member of the People team, driving accountability, fostering inclusive collaboration, navigating complexity, and mentoring peers where appropriate.

This role reports to the Senior Director, HR.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, translating business strategy into actionable people priorities.

• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts to improve clarity, efficiency, and performance.

• Guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, succession planning, and career development conversations.

• Drive execution of core People programs, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and talent reviews.

• Partner with Finance and Compensation to support equitable, competitive reward strategies aligned to business results.

• Use data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to identify trends and inform organizational decisions.

• Proactively prioritize work to align with department and company goals while communicating progress and managing dependencies.

• Navigate conflict and differing viewpoints constructively, providing candid feedback and finding common ground.

• Contribute to an environment of trust and inclusion within supported teams.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to company-wide People initiatives.

• Take ownership of outcomes, course-correct when needed, and continuously improve processes and programs.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity.

• Emotional intelligence and resilience when managing complex or sensitive situations.

• Capacity to communicate clearly across a variety of audiences and mediums.

• 8+ years of HR Business Partner or equivalent leadership experience, ideally within high-growth tech or fintech environments.

• Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and influencing business decisions.

• Expertise in organizational design, performance management, talent development, and employee relations.

• Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to operational outcomes.

• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive insights and recommendations.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to provide direct, candid feedback while remaining open to diverse perspectives.

• Ability to manage conflict constructively and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.

• Demonstrated ownership mindset with strong prioritization and execution discipline.

• High integrity and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Product, Engineering, or other technical functions.

• Experience working in a public company environment.

• Familiarity with Workday and modern HR tech stacks.

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance people analytics and program scalability.

• Prior experience mentoring or informally leading HR team members.

• SHRM, HRCI, or other relevant HR certification.

• This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).

• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents

• Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown

• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care

• Mental health support

• Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests

• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution

• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)

• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)

Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)

• Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities

• Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments

• Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction 

• Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)

• 401K with 4% company match

• Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools

• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar

• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  

NerdWallet will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the San Francisco Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, which requires this notice.

NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:

• E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)

• Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español) 

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