Position: HR Business Partner
Location: Redwood City, CA
Department: Human Resources
Job Id: 6293
# of openings: 1

About Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed is one of the world leaders in Internet security, with 8 of the top 8 US banks relying upon our technology. As a publicly traded company, we have enjoyed 15-25% growth over the last 3 years. With headquarters in Redwood City, California we have offices throughout the world. Tumbleweed is unique in offering the freedom of a startup with the stability of a public, profitable and growing company.

We hire great people and encourage them to achieve their potential. Our company culture is defined by high energy, creativity and collaboration. We believe in hard work, a fun, open atmosphere, and the autonomy to push one’s limits. And without question, our most valuable resource is our people: energetic, collaborative, creative thinkers who strive to continuously improve our great company

Our Human Resource team is growing and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We have an energetic team of seasoned professionals and a collegial culture that makes work fun. And whether you work at our headquarters in California, or in any of our locations around the world, you’ll find that “Weeders” are united by common DNA … smart, proactive, creative, & collaborative.

We are currently seeking a HR Business Partner with the following responsibilities and requirements:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job description:

• Attends meetings and serves as internal consultant.
• Implements corporate policy at the organizational unit level.
• Develops and drives company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., salary review, workforce planning, organizational change) and resolves retention and employee relations issues.
• Facilitates organization and leadership development efforts, working with employees and managers to address root causes of HR issues.
• Assists senior management in the development of solutions through cultural and process perspective organizational development.
• Viewed as a strategic business partner and change agent. May also be responsible for other HR functions and special projects as required.
• Key skills and abilities include coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis and problem solving.
• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.

Discretion/ Interaction and Job Complexity:

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
• Works independently, normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

Experience:

• BS in Business, HR Certification- PHR, SPHR or relative job experience; Typically requires a minimum of 5 years

Tumbleweed Communications is an equal opportunity employer