Fast Facts

MasterClass is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to develop and implement HR solutions that enhance organizational culture and leadership capacity, contributing to the overall business strategy.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include collaborating with leaders, driving change initiatives, managing compensation processes, and providing guidance for team and individual growth.

Skills: Required skills include high emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal and communication abilities, and experience in HR within high-tech or creative environments.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include over 6 years of experience in a People Business Partner role and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Location: Position is based in San Francisco, CA with no remote options specified.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.

Who we are:

MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.

Members get unprecedented access to 200+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.

If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

MasterClass is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to drive the Business and People strategy for various functions. As a member of the leadership team for the designated businesses you are supporting, the Senior PBP plays a pivotal role in creating, evolving, and implementing HR solutions that ignite our employees, enrich our culture, and build leadership diversity and capability across all levels.

What You Will Do: 

• Collaborate with leaders to understand their priorities and provide support for their objectives
• Proactively identify organizational needs, evaluate options, develop and drive change initiatives
• Partner with other People functions to generate new ideas, support and implement programs 
• Bring creative and effective solutions to succession planning, talent assessments, and team/individual growth
• Drive planning and execution of compensation and rewards process
• Partner with the PBP team to develop content for manager training series, and provide ongoing coaching and guidance to help managers unlock team performance and potential.
• Identify and create development opportunities for high performing employees
• Analyze trends and metrics: articulate a clear POV, develop and execute solutions and programs
• Proactively get in front of employee engagement and compliance issues with sound HR recommendations; remove barriers that impede success of business.
• Partner with leadership to develop offsite agendas designed to foster trust, strengthen team dynamics, and align on strategic priorities.
• Foster continuous learning mentality and operational rigor

About You:

• 6+ years PBP experience with proven results in high tech, entertainment or creative environments
• High EQ with significant experience and comfort forging strong relationships and influencing all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage priorities among multiple stakeholders and multitask or re-prioritize as needed 
• Comfortable in ambiguity and change
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong facilitation/presentation skills
• Results oriented and self-starter who thrives in a fast-pace environment
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What You Will Learn:

• How to build credibility and become a high impact People Business Partner to your stakeholders.
• How to develop collaborative relationships that impact business outcomes.
• How to adopt an outside-in approach to help leaders in your designated business respond to external trends.
• How to implement and measure effectiveness of talent initiatives and programs.
• How to analyze business data to create insights and guide decision making.

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you. #LI-EC1