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InstacartHR Business Partner
Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and pick-up service connecting consumers with retail items, alongside flexible earning opportunities for personal shoppers. The company follows a Flex…
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Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and pick-up service connecting consumers with retail items, alongside flexible earning opportunities for personal shoppers. The company follows a Flex First remote work model, allowing staff to complete duties from home, an office, or other locations while maintaining connection through periodic in-person gatherings. The organization seeks an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor for Marketing and Communications leaders at the Senior…
Job Description
Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and pick-up service connecting consumers with retail items, alongside flexible earning opportunities for personal shoppers. The company follows a Flex First remote work model, allowing staff to complete duties from home, an office, or other locations while maintaining connection through periodic in-person gatherings.
The organization seeks an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor for Marketing and Communications leaders at the Senior Director and Vice President levels. This position focuses on aligning talent strategy with business objectives, guiding organizational design, delivering leadership coaching, and managing change initiatives as the division scales.
This opportunity suits an experienced human resources professional with a strong background in technology sectors who can independently drive talent cycles, influence senior leadership using data, and navigate rapid organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with Senior Director and Vice President leaders in Marketing and Communications as a trusted strategic advisor.
- Drive proactive organizational design and structural scaling to maintain departmental health.
- Coach senior leaders and guide them through transitions using comprehensive change management plans.
- Identify talent trends early and manage retention risks before attrition occurs.
- Collaborate with People Team Centers of Excellence to ensure programs meet business needs.
Requirements
- Between three and five years of HR Business Partner experience within a high-growth technology company.
- A total of seven or more years of overall human resources or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage talent processes including performance reviews, organizational design, and leadership development.
- Track record of coaching and influencing Director and VP-level executives with confidence.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities for crafting narratives and change plans.
- Analytical capability to interpret data and financial metrics for strategic planning.
- Working knowledge of employment law and daily people operations.
Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Marketing or Communications business units.
- Enthusiasm for operating in fast-paced environments marked by rapid growth and change.
Core Skills
Benefits
- New hire equity grant along with annual refresh grants.
- Market-competitive compensation based on permanent work location.
- Flex First work policy offering location flexibility between home, office, or other workspaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role operating under Instacart's Flex First policy, which allows employees to work from home, an office, or other preferred locations while attending regular in-person events.
What is the salary range for this role?
Base pay ranges depend on the candidate's permanent work location within the United States. Ranges include $149,000 to $157,000 for CA, NY, CT, and NJ; $142,000 to $150,000 for WA; $136,000 to $143,500 for OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, and HI; and $124,000 to $131,000 for all other states.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must have three to five years of HR Business Partner experience in a high-growth technology company, paired with seven or more years of overall HR or related experience.
Are equity grants included with this job?
Yes, the role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
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