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Senior People Business Partner

Meltwater
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
823 Congress Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Description What We're Looking For: We are in search of a talented and strategic Senior People Business Partner to join our esteemed global People Business Partner organization, with a primary focus on the Americas (US, Canada, Mexico). This pivotal role presents a remarkable opportunity to drive substantial impact within our organization. The ideal Senior People Business Partner will excel both at hands-on execution and strategic planning, striving to cultivate an exceptional experience for all Meltwater employees and leaders. The primary objective will be to craft a People Strategy that prioritizes scalability, proactive advisory services, and seamless alignment with the business objectives specific to the US, Canada & Mexico regions. The successful candidate should embody exceptional HR Business Partnering skills, characterized by strong interpersonal abilities, sharp business acumen, and an extensive understanding of diverse HR functions. These encompass employee relations, employment law, organizational development, change management, training, talent management, and performance evaluation. Previous exposure to areas such as benefits, compensation, staffing, and recruitment will be advantageous. Success in this role hinges on quickly establishing credibility as a trusted business partner capable of delivering exceptional HR partnership and forging strong alliances with the Americas region Management Team and employees. You will champion our company culture, embodying our values of moro, enere, respect, and mer. Partner with us, and you'll integrate into a diverse community that values your distinctive contributions and empowers you to excel. What You'll Do: Represent Meltwater with professionalism and integrity, both internally and externally. Collaborate with all levels of business leaders across US, Canada, and Mexico to drive an effective people strategy and ensure the implementation of innovative HR solutions. Work as an active colleague and partner ensuring smooth handling of employee matters and projects as well as the rollout of new employee programs. Drive regional talent processes and frameworks on a local level, coach managers to improve their understanding and adoption of the talent frameworks, proactively identify improvement areas, and consult management on this front. Implement regional strategies and drive a range of people-related local initiatives such as Wellness, DEI, CSR, Engagement, Hybrid Work, etc. Consult closely with Legal, Accounting, and other internal teams to uphold high standards of professional and ethical conduct throughout the company. Support employee relations matters by collaborating with managers to handle employee disputes, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Facilitate effective communication on all HR matters and coordinate the flow of information and feedback as appropriate. What You'll Bring: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the field of HR. Minimum of 7 years of HR experience and specifically within HR business partnering, preferably within high-tech sectors, with a focus on the Americas regions. Hands-on experience with HRIS, preferably Workday. Genuine interest in Meltwater's business and the ability to effectively communicate its value proposition to various stakeholders. Passion for collaborating with multiple stakeholders, such as G&A/Corporate, R&D and sales organizations. Ability to navigate effectively in a global company, demonstrating agility in a fast-moving environment, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a dynamic environment. Willingness to travel to offices throughout the US, Canada & Mexico when necessary. Enthusiasm for being part of a dynamic global company and contributing to its success. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus. Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule. This role requires you to be in the office 3 days a week. The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position. What We Offer: Enjoy flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance. Excellent medical, dental, and vision options 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters. Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need. Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career. Compensation Overview: At Meltwater, we believe great impact deserves great reward. Our compensation approach is data-driven, market-informed, and built to scale with your growth. We benchmark roles against external market data and use structured leveling frameworks to ensure fairness, consistency, and internal equity across teams and geographies. These frameworks are based on objective, gender-neutral criteria in line with applicable pay transparency regulations. For this role, the base salary range is $136K - $181K USD. Compensation may also include a performance-based bonus opportunity. Actual offers are determined based on job-related skills, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location. We typically hire within the range in a way that supports long-term growth, recognizing that compensation evolves as scope, performance, and impact expand over time. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity analyses to help ensure our decisions remain fair, objective, and market-aligned. Employees and candidates may request additional information on how compensation is determined, in line with local legal requirements. Our Talent Acquisition Team is happy to walk you through the full compensation picture specific to your location and level during the interview process. Where You'll Work: Miami, Charlotte, Austin, Chicago, New York, or Atlanta When You'll Join: We are looking for a candidate to start in the role in April 2026. Our Story At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can't do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers. Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other's successes along the way. We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers. We're proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you'll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career. We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations. Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world. We may use AI to assist in aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing candidate information and supporting evaluation activities. These tools are used only to assist our team through increased efficiencies. Every output continues to be reviewed by humans, and all hiring decisions are made by humans. We remain committed to evaluating candidates fairly, consistently, and in compliance with all applicable laws.