HRBP Specialist

Etsy

. Support more senior HR Business Partners and the managers and employees of their supported teams .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $94,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of HR processes and policies while effectively supporting HR Business Partners and managers through clear communication, data analysis, and project management. Capable of handling confidential information with care and discretion, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR ExperienceData AnalysisClear CommunicationProject ManagementConfidential Information Handling

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Hard Skills

HR ProcessesData ValidationPerformance ManagementEngagement SurveysCompensation Planning

Soft Skills

Tactful CommunicationCuriositySound JudgmentDiscretionFeedback Application

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheets

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsHeadcount TrackingOrganizational ChangesPerformance CyclesHR Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support more senior HR Business Partners and the managers and employees of their supported teams
Deliver assigned HRBP work with clear expectations and guidance as needed
Answer straightforward employee and manager questions using established policies and best practices
Escalate complex or sensitive matters to an HRBP or Employee Relations partner
Help managers navigate performance and development processes and resources
Own defined steps in performance cycles, promotions, engagement surveys, and compensation planning
Track deadlines, prepare materials, and follow up on outstanding actions
Gather, analyze, and validate people data such as headcount, attrition, and engagement
Support team-level organizational changes and headcount tracking through accurate documentation
Lead small, well-defined projects with short timelines and flag obstacles early
Maintain HRBP processes and resources and suggest improvements based on recurring questions or gaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in HR, including functions outside of HRBP, or a related field
Clear, tactful communication and ability to work respectfully with people across backgrounds, locations, and work modes
Curiosity about Etsy’s business and ability to clarify employee needs, leader priorities, and HR goals
Sound judgment on straightforward issues and ability to know when to seek guidance
Care and discretion when handling confidential information
Comfort using spreadsheets and other tools to organize data, check accuracy, and identify patterns
Ability to prioritize based on urgency and complexity, meet deadlines, and communicate changing capacity or priorities
Foundational knowledge of HR processes and policies
Habit of seeking and applying feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity package
Annual performance bonus
Competitive benefits supporting employees and their families
Flexible work modes
Occasional travel to the Brooklyn office for remote candidates outside commuting distance
Visa sponsorship may be available for certain roles and skills