Compass
At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end‑to‑end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
Note: This position is 100% in office.
As a
Senior Manager, People & Culture Business Partner (HRBP) , you will serve as a strategic advisor and hands‑on operator—owning the delivery of critical HR programs and driving accountability across the teams you support. You’ll play a key role in aligning Compass’s people strategy with business objectives, coaching leaders, resolving complex employee matters, and ensuring operational excellence across all HR initiatives.
This role is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment—someone who takes ownership, leads with influence, and ensures that programs are executed with precision and measurable impact.
At Compass, You Will
Act as a strategic business partner
to senior leaders, aligning people strategy with business goals and driving accountability for talent outcomes.
Own the rollout and execution
of key people programs and processes including performance management, annual reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, retention, and key people metrics.
Drive accountability across leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders
to ensure consistent adoption, follow‑through, and delivery of HR programs and initiatives.
Manage and mentor 1–2 team Partnering team members
once ramped (e.g. 6 months), providing hands‑on coaching, clear direction, and consistent feedback to support their development and ensure high‑quality delivery of HR programs and services.
Hold yourself and others accountable
for results, ensuring timely execution, transparent communication, and clear ownership of next steps.
Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point
on employee relations matters, balancing risk management, fairness, and alignment with Compass’s values.
Coach and develop managers and employees , building leadership capability, engagement, and clarity around performance expectations.
Collaborate with Business Partnering team members and cross‑functional partners
(e.g. HR Centers of Excellence, Legal, Payroll, and Finance) to deliver integrated, compliant, and scalable people solutions.
Use data and insights
to proactively identify trends, influence decision‑making, and measure the success of people and culture initiatives.
Build compliance and consistency
into every HR process, ensuring policies, documentation, and execution meet regulatory and ethical standards.
Demonstrate ownership
by anticipating needs, solving problems before they escape, and following through on commitments with precision and integrity.
What We’re Looking For
BA/BS degree
or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM‑SCP) preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience , with demonstrated success as a strategic HRBP supporting senior leadership in a fast‑paced or matrixed environment.
Proven track record of
owning and delivering HR programs end‑to‑end , with a strong focus on accountability, consistency, and measurable results.
Ownership mindset
— you take initiative, drive results, and hold yourself and others accountable for delivering excellence.
Proven experience managing HR team members , fostering accountability, capability‑building, and career development.
Strong
business acumen
and the ability to connect people strategies to business outcomes.
Deep expertise in
employee relations, investigations, and risk mitigation , with sound judgment and pragmatic problem‑solving skills.
Operational excellence
in managing multiple priorities and driving high‑quality execution under tight timelines.
Strong
project and stakeholder management skills , ensuring alignment and clear ownership across teams.
Data‑driven and metrics‑focused , using insights to identify trends, mitigate risks, and assess impact.
Experience with
HRIS systems
(Workday preferred).
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization.
What Success Looks Like
You
own outcomes , not just activities—delivering programs that are consistent, compliant, and impactful.
Business leaders view you as a
trusted, results‑driven partner
who brings clarity, accountability, and follow‑through.
You proactively
anticipate needs and resolve challenges
before they escape.
You set a high bar for execution—ensuring HR programs run smoothly, drive engagement, and reinforce Compass’s culture of performance and accountability.
Compensation The salary pay range for this position is abase pay of $120,000 to $170,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.
Perks that You Need to Know About: Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele‑health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
Do your best work, be your authentic self.
At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility.
As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
Notice for California Applicants
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Note: This position is 100% in office.
As a
Senior Manager, People & Culture Business Partner (HRBP) , you will serve as a strategic advisor and hands‑on operator—owning the delivery of critical HR programs and driving accountability across the teams you support. You’ll play a key role in aligning Compass’s people strategy with business objectives, coaching leaders, resolving complex employee matters, and ensuring operational excellence across all HR initiatives.
This role is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment—someone who takes ownership, leads with influence, and ensures that programs are executed with precision and measurable impact.
At Compass, You Will
Act as a strategic business partner
to senior leaders, aligning people strategy with business goals and driving accountability for talent outcomes.
Own the rollout and execution
of key people programs and processes including performance management, annual reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, retention, and key people metrics.
Drive accountability across leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders
to ensure consistent adoption, follow‑through, and delivery of HR programs and initiatives.
Manage and mentor 1–2 team Partnering team members
once ramped (e.g. 6 months), providing hands‑on coaching, clear direction, and consistent feedback to support their development and ensure high‑quality delivery of HR programs and services.
Hold yourself and others accountable
for results, ensuring timely execution, transparent communication, and clear ownership of next steps.
Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point
on employee relations matters, balancing risk management, fairness, and alignment with Compass’s values.
Coach and develop managers and employees , building leadership capability, engagement, and clarity around performance expectations.
Collaborate with Business Partnering team members and cross‑functional partners
(e.g. HR Centers of Excellence, Legal, Payroll, and Finance) to deliver integrated, compliant, and scalable people solutions.
Use data and insights
to proactively identify trends, influence decision‑making, and measure the success of people and culture initiatives.
Build compliance and consistency
into every HR process, ensuring policies, documentation, and execution meet regulatory and ethical standards.
Demonstrate ownership
by anticipating needs, solving problems before they escape, and following through on commitments with precision and integrity.
What We’re Looking For
BA/BS degree
or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM‑SCP) preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR experience , with demonstrated success as a strategic HRBP supporting senior leadership in a fast‑paced or matrixed environment.
Proven track record of
owning and delivering HR programs end‑to‑end , with a strong focus on accountability, consistency, and measurable results.
Ownership mindset
— you take initiative, drive results, and hold yourself and others accountable for delivering excellence.
Proven experience managing HR team members , fostering accountability, capability‑building, and career development.
Strong
business acumen
and the ability to connect people strategies to business outcomes.
Deep expertise in
employee relations, investigations, and risk mitigation , with sound judgment and pragmatic problem‑solving skills.
Operational excellence
in managing multiple priorities and driving high‑quality execution under tight timelines.
Strong
project and stakeholder management skills , ensuring alignment and clear ownership across teams.
Data‑driven and metrics‑focused , using insights to identify trends, mitigate risks, and assess impact.
Experience with
HRIS systems
(Workday preferred).
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization.
What Success Looks Like
You
own outcomes , not just activities—delivering programs that are consistent, compliant, and impactful.
Business leaders view you as a
trusted, results‑driven partner
who brings clarity, accountability, and follow‑through.
You proactively
anticipate needs and resolve challenges
before they escape.
You set a high bar for execution—ensuring HR programs run smoothly, drive engagement, and reinforce Compass’s culture of performance and accountability.
Compensation The salary pay range for this position is abase pay of $120,000 to $170,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.
Perks that You Need to Know About: Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele‑health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
Do your best work, be your authentic self.
At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility.
As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
Notice for California Applicants
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice
#J-18808-Ljbffr