Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Design

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join Block's Design team, playing an important role in shaping the people strategy and organizational effectiveness for a world-class design organization. You'll collaborate with leaders across product design, creative, content design, design operations, and research functions to guide talent development, build teams, and ensure alignment with business goals. You'll use your expertise in organizational design, talent management, and leadership development to influence outcomes, create impactful employee experiences, and support a dynamic, evolving team.
You Will

• Partner with senior leaders and mid-level managers to develop and implement HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business.
• Provide strategic HR expertise in compensation, feedback, performance management, employee relations, development and coaching, and organizational design and development.
• Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Lead core HR processes, such as performance calibrations, compensation cycles and promotions.
• Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to client groups.
• Work with partners to build and implement programs in areas of performance management, promotions, career development, mobility, training and more.

You Have

• 6+ years experience in an HR Business Partner role and 8+ years of relevant work/educational experience.
• Relevant experience building and improving company culture and increasing employee engagement.
• Coaching and facilitation expertise and the ability to influence colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Experience supporting business leaders on multi-year company or company-wide people initiatives or projects.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$148,700 - $223,100 USD
Zone B:
$138,300 - $207,500 USD
Zone C:
$130,900 - $196,300 USD
Zone D:
$123,400 - $185,200 USD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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