HRBP People & Talent (9 month fixed term)

Change.org is searching for a 9 month fixed term HR Business Partner to provide practical, trusted HR partnership that helps managers and employees across functions navigate their day-to-day people needs smoothly and feel supported through every stage of their employee journey at Change.org. 

We’re a social impact business (a public benefit company), and the world's largest social change platform with 100 million users, 40,000+ campaigns launched on the site every month, and a 100% user-generated revenue model. Our users win campaigns for change once every hour. We’re working for a world where no one is powerless, and where creating change is a part of everyday life. We’re just getting started and hope you’ll join us!

From mobilizing over 5 million people to investigate the fires in the Amazon, to mobilizing nearly 3 million against war and famine in Yemen, to large-scale mobilizations for the people of Iran and against the war in Ukraine, and calling for Racial Justice in the US, many movements were born on Change.org. Dozens of local, national, and international victories are happening every day thanks to the strength of our members who are changing the lives of people around the world. We want to help them go even further and we need your help! 

Key outcomes:

• Exec stakeholders across departments are confident in day to day partnership and support, with appropriate escalations. 
• Managers and employees across allocated departments feel supported and confident navigating day-to-day people processes, policies, and challenges.
• Employee lifecycle moments — from onboarding to offboarding — are delivered smoothly, accurately, and with care.
• Performance conversations and feedback processes are well-supported, timely, and aligned with Change.org’s values and practices.
• Employee relations matters are handled thoughtfully and consistently, with appropriate escalation and partnership where needed.

The most important core competencies for the role are: 

• Trusted Advisor: Able to build strong, supportive relationships with managers and employees, offering clear guidance grounded in empathy and fairness.
• HR Operations Excellence: Confident managing and executing people processes and systems accurately and consistently across the employee lifecycle.
• Effective Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and handle sensitive topics with care.
• Problem Solver: Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, troubleshoot issues, and escalate appropriately.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works well across teams and functions, contributing to a positive, connected People & Talent team culture.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable working in a fast-changing, remote-first environment, balancing multiple priorities with flexibility and care.

Target experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a People-focused role, ideally as an HR Business Partner or similar.
• Experience working in a remote-first, international, or European-focused environment.
• Familiarity with key HR systems (e.g., Lattice, BambooHR, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to support performance management processes, employee relations, and other core HR functions.
• A plus: Experience with European HR operations, including knowledge of local employment laws, policies, and cultural nuances across multiple countries.

Interested? Great! Here's what you should know:

This is a 9 month fixed term role and we’re open to hiring in the US (Eastern Time only), UK or Germany.

Our compensation philosophy is based on pay equity. All of our salaries are determined before we launch a role – they are based on a predetermined salary scale, the level on that scale and the cost of labor for that location. In Germany, the annual salary of an HRBP is 74,500 EUR. In the UK, the annual salary of an HRBP is 67,500 EUR. We are also open to hiring a Senior HRBP for this role.

Benefits and perks also vary based on location. 

We are accepting applications until April 28.

Our evaluation process is as follows:

• Hiring manager interview
• Timed assessment
• Team interview
• Exec interview

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing candidates like you, so please don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to meet you. We also know it’s rare for someone to meet 100% of the qualifications. Please apply anyway!

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Change.org, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invest in programs to support our diverse workforce, offer inclusive onboarding experiences and affinity groups, celebrate the heritage of our staff, provide training on working across differences, and maintain fair and transparent salary scales. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or culture.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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