Senior HR Business Partner

New York City, NY

Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a leading global provider of cloud-based procurement solutions.

Company Overview

At Ivalua we are a global community of exceptional professionals, who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resiliency to unlock the power of supplier collaboration. We achieve this through our leading cloud-based spend management platform that empowers hundreds of the world's most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers to increase profitability, improve ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance, lower risk, and improve productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

The Opportunity

Context:

Ivalua is looking for a Sr HR Business Partner to consult and provide a broad range of strategic HR services. The HRBP will partner closely with the managers and leaders to provide proactive Human Resources support to their organizations.

Role:

The Sr HR Business Partner consults with leaders to provide customized and practical HR solutions to challenges across a range of HR functions including talent management (workforce planning, development, retention, career architecture and succession), organization design and effectiveness, engagement, culture, diversity and compensation.

What You Will Do With Us

• Global GTM Strategic Partnering: Partners with leaders across Go-To-Market organizations worldwide (Sales, Solution Consulting, Marketing, Alliances, Biddesk, etc.) on leadership capability, performance management, team efficiency, talent management, L&D initiatives, organizational alignment, compensation insights and analysis.
• Regional Support (North America): Serves as the Sr HR Business Partner for the North America Region (Canada & USA), supporting other HRBP colleagues when resolving employee relations issues, providing compensation insights, managing regional mobility, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws and company policies.
• Change & Culture Leadership: Leads change management initiatives and supports culture transformation efforts across supported business units.
• Performance & Talent Guidance: Provides expert guidance on performance concerns, merit increases, compensation programs, promotions, career paths, and workforce retention.
• Analytics & Insights: Analyzes key HR metrics to deliver actionable insights to leadership for informed strategic decision-making.
• Global Project Ownership: Drives continuous improvement for assigned global HR processes and leads the deployment of key initiatives (e.g., HRIS implementation, compensation structures, talent management frameworks).

Your Profile

If you have the below experience and strengths this role could be for you:

Skills and Experience:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a relevant field with a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience), including progressive experience in HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, L&D) and proven success as an HRBP. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Domain & Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of GTM functions and roles within the High Tech/SaaS industry, along with strong knowledge of North American labor laws (US, Canada/Quebec) and HR best practices.
• Leadership & Influence: Proven tenure in fast-growing global software environments, partnering with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to build relationships and tailor communication across all organizational levels. Actively partners with Talent Acquisition and HR Ops teams to enhance overall HR support and support the development of a best-in-class HR organization.
• Strategic Acumen & Project Management: Demonstrated ability to link HR strategy to business performance, drive organizational development, lead change initiatives, and direct specific HR process implementations (HRIS, Talent Management, Compensation).

Soft Skills:

Those who thrive at Ivalua embody our future-ready competencies. They drive continuous impact through relentless Curiosity and Learning Capacity, adapting quickly in an evolving global landscape. They combine Critical Thinking with strong Relational Intelligence to solve complex challenges collaboratively. Furthermore, they embrace modern, effective approaches such as Human-AI Collaboration while maintaining a deep sense of Ownership & Accountability for their deliverables and team success.

What Happens Next

If your application fits this specific position’s needs, our skilled Talent team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call. Get one step closer to achieving your goals – apply today! Our Talent team will guide you through every step of the interview process - from preparation to completion. They're here to support you! Our recruitment process is designed to assess your competencies through a series of personalized interviews with internal stakeholders relevant to the role. Interviews will be conducted virtually via video or on-site with face-to-face meetings.

Life at Ivalua

Hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week). We're a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology. Sustainable Growth, Privately Held. A stable and cash-flow positive Company since 10 years. Snacks and weekly lunches in the office. Feel empowered to pursue your goals with improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity. Unlock and unleash your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program. Join a dynamic and international team of top-notch professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are deeply passionate and highly motivated about their work. Experience a truly diverse and inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued. Regular social events, competitive outings, team running events, and musical activities.

Comparably recognized Ivalua for the following: Powered by People - Powered by You! United by our values we embrace diversity and equity in the broadest possible sense to create an inclusive workplace. To help our customers make supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, we rely on a global team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. We believe in equal opportunity and in diversity as a driver of innovation that cultivates a spirit of inclusiveness, creates a productive and fun place to work, and provides fulfilling career opportunities for all Ivaluans.

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Compensation

One of Ivalua’s core values is to Care & Grow People. We take matters like pay equity very seriously and strive to reward our employees appropriately and fairly for their talents. The salary range for this position is based upon careful and continual market compensation research. In addition to location, salary may also vary based upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.