Job Description

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach hundreds of millions of people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

Position Overview

Yahoo is a fast moving and rapidly evolving business and we are seeking someone with an extensive HR Business Partner background to develop and deliver global talent strategy initiatives aimed at increasing leadership capacity and the team’s technical velocity throughout the organization. 

This role will support the Consumer Product organizations: Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo News, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Search & AOL and Member Services. You will work under the strategic direction of the Sr Dir, HRBP, Consumer Products.  As a Sr. HR Business Partner, you will contribute toward the development, delivery and measurement of impactful talent & organizational transformation strategies in collaboration with other HRBPs, People Team CoE leaders and key stakeholders. 

In addition to providing strategic HR guidance to leaders and teams,  you will be a key leader in our Mountain View / SF office engagement efforts, and as a member of the Yahoo People team, you will have the opportunity to contribute toward key HR transformation work streams that are foundational to the future of Yahoo. Ideally, you are local to our Mountain View, CA office to team up and partner with our fantastic teams in office on a weekly basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Partnering & talent strategy development:

  • Partner with leaders and key stakeholders to determine pacing and success metrics of key talent acquisition and total rewards programs to ensure we are driving the right outcomes. 

  • Develop recommendations on how leaders can drive adoption and engagement of key talent management programs throughout the organization by leveraging qualitative and quantitative data insights about the business.

  • Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and development, aligning with Yahoo's mission and values.

  • Provide strategic and tactical direction to leadership and cross-functional teams on a wide range of talent related issues, while maintaining a pulse on organizational engagement. 

  • Leverage data and insights to anticipate the needs of the business, and facilitate meaningful talent management discussions with people leaders at all levels of the organization. 

• Transformation and Change Management Leadership:

  • Comfortable with navigating ambiguity with autonomy, and taking ownership in determining the next step forward with sound judgment in alignment with organizational philosophy. 

  • Spearhead the transformation of processes and philosophies within the HR function, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Coach organizations and leaders through change management initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and adoption.

  • Actively participate in leadership roll-out plans through presentations, Q&A sessions, and other communication channels. 

• Relationship Building:

  • Build strong relationships across the organization, including outside of the site and business leadership teams you support, to gain a holistic understanding of the company.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and support organizational goals.

  • Community building across the business, offices and HR in line with our One HR mindset.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR partnering, performance management and transformational change. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Experience with executing high volume employee lifecycle transactions independently and with sound judgment.

• Self achieving, delivering work with quality, expertise, action and impact. 

• Experience in leading office site operations and managing cross-functional teams.

• Passion for learning and adopting consumer and productivity emerging technologies with the aim to drive innovation and excellence throughout the organization. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to effectively simplify complex concepts to various audiences.

• Proven ability to build relationships across the organization and drive collaboration.

• Domain expertise and the ability to lead others by example. You measure your value through the organizational impact of their contributions (no matter how big or small), and you are self-motivated to win as a team and see the company succeed.  

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Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $110,625.00 - $230,625.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.