Skillz · 22 hours ago
Senior People Business Partner
LV Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $152K/yr
6+ years expSkillz is the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. The Senior People Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, focusing on improving retention, performance management, and people operations within assigned teams.
Developer PlatformeSportsSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Serve as the Senior People Business Partner for assigned groups, partnering with leaders to improve retention, reduce regrettable attrition, and proactively address people-related risks through data-informed interventions
Own and execute the end-to-end performance management lifecycle for the assigned teams, including 30/90-day reviews, performance review cycles, and talent planning actions
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, coaching on organizational design, performance, engagement, employee experience, and effective people decision-making
Lead onboarding, off-boarding, and day-to-day people needs for assigned teams, operating as a hands-on individual contributor closely aligned with business leadership
Lead and contribute to People Operations initiatives by improving processes, scaling programs, and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, impact, and cost effectiveness
Qualification
Required
At least 6 years of experience in a People/HR Business Partner role
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent education and work experience
Previous experience in conflict management and driving project management and process improvements
Trusted advisor to senior leaders with deep expertise in performance management, talent development, leadership effectiveness, and organizational design in fast-scaling environments
Proven ability to build credibility with leaders and executives, provide objective, data-informed guidance, coach leaders, and partner effectively across functions
Leads organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational rigor
Designs, launches, and scales people programs (performance, engagement, retention) with a strong focus on data, outcomes, and continuous improvement
Expert in managing complex employee relations matters and mitigating risk, with working knowledge of key employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA, and demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, operate efficiently, and execute at speed using G Suite and Microsoft Office tools
Familiarity with HRIS platforms and people systems to drive efficiency and insights
Preferred
Experience with BambooHR, CultureAmp, and/or Lattice
Benefits
100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents.
401K matching
Equity incentives
Pre-tax benefit options
Wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions
Competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays
Company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
Free daily breakfast and catered lunch
Snacks
A full-size gym with showers
Commuter benefits
Insurance
Team bonding events
Company
Skillz
Skillz is a marketplace platform for competition-based mobile games.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$287.3MKey Investors
WestCapTitanium Ventures
2020-12-16Post Ipo Equity· $159M
2020-12-16IPO
2020-05-01Series E
Leadership Team
Andrew Paradise
CEO & Founder
Casey Chafkin
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Recent News
2025-12-31
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