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Ownwell · 3 days ago

People Business Partner

Austin

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Ownwell helps property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate through their proprietary software. The People Business Partner will provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making within the People and Culture function, focusing on HR analytics, employee experience, and compliance.

Commercial Real EstateHome ServicesPersonal FinanceReal EstateResidential

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Partner with people managers to support company and culture vision, align human resources with company goals, and lead organizational change

Compliance & Policy: Serve as the guardian of Ownwell’s compliance (federal, state, and local), updating the Employee Handbook and designing policies that balance regulatory requirements with our specific culture

HR Tech Stack Owner: Own the process, design, and integrity of all HR systems (HRIS, ATS, Performance Management). You will ensure our systems scale with us and integrate seamlessly

Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for our PEO, insurance brokers, and technology vendors, ensuring we are getting maximum ROI from our partnerships

Admin Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of employment administration, from onboarding workflows to offboarding, pay increases, and title changes, ensuring a seamless, error-free experience

Dashboarding & Reporting: Design and implementation of people reporting, defining KPIs, developing and tracking dashboards that capture key metrics (retention, eNPS, headcount planning)

Data Analysis: Interpret data to identify trends and patterns across the organization. Move beyond simple reporting to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the company and lead organizational improvements

Market Research: Conduct research to support talent acquisition and compensation initiatives, ensuring we stay competitive in the market

Employee Experience: Drive the design and execution of employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and high performance culture. Establish and direct programs that reinforce Ownwell’s values, boost morale, and increase retention

Benefits Management: Lead the benefits renewal process and implementation, analyzing utilization data to make cost-effective recommendations

Tier 1 Support: Provide effective resolutions to employee questions on HR topics, triaging to leadership only when necessary

Qualification

HR AnalyticsData AnalysisHR Tech StackExcel/Google SheetsEmployee ExperienceStartup ExperienceBenefits ManagementCommunication

Required

4+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Analytics, or a related HR Generalist role

Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, Pivots are second nature) and have experience with data visualization tools

Deep familiarity with modern HR Tech stacks (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, Lattice, Culture Amp, Greenhouse)

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document processes clearly and explain data insights to stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field

You are kind, welcoming, magnetic, curious, fast and intellectually honest. You can be warm and firm in the same conversation

Preferred

Experience working in a high-growth startup (Series A-C) is highly preferred

Benefits

Flexible PTO. We believe in giving you the flexibility to own your time off. In addition to flexible time off, you will get 11 company holidays. We offer the last week of the year to recharge and reset.

Competitive health benefits. We care for you and your family's health, as reflected in our benefits coverage.

Learning support through a $1,000 stipend per year to enable investing in your individual learning needs.

Supporting parental journey. We offer up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave to support your journey as a new parent.

As applicable complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal