Human Resources Business Partner

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Mid Level

WHY NEW ENGEN?

At New Engen, we help brands grow, not just bigger, but smarter. We’re a digital marketing agency built to drive meaningful impact across the entire customer journey, blending media, creative, analytics, influencer, and retail strategies into performance-driven campaigns.

Some clients partner with us through long-term agency relationships. Others tap into specialized solutions - like Donut Studios, our in-house creative studio for platform-native and short-form content, or Acorn Creator Suite, our influencer marketing solution built for retail impact. While each solution brings its own focus and flavor, they’re all part of how we deliver for our clients, together, as one team.

We’re a collaborative group of strategists, creatives, analysts, and makers who are all in on helping brands, and each other, thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Be a Trusted Strategic Partner
Collaborate with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals. From org design and workforce planning to leadership coaching and change management, you’ll help shape how we scale.

Champion Performance & Growth
Support the performance management cycle by equipping managers to give meaningful feedback, coach their teams, and build thoughtful development plans.

Lead with Empathy & Fairness
Act as a go-to partner for employee relations, offering guidance that’s grounded in equity, transparency, and compliance with legal and internal standards.

Drive Talent Development & Retention
Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent, plan for the future, and build teams that thrive. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our internal pipeline.

Fuel Engagement & Belonging
Work alongside our Employee Engagement team to ensure every employee has access to growth opportunities, and every voice is heard. You’ll help embed DEIB strategies into the DNA of our teams.

Use Data to Guide Decisions
Leverage people analytics to spot trends, shape strategy, and inform recommendations around turnover, engagement, performance, and more.

Influence Policy & Practices
Help shape, roll out, and maintain equitable and consistent policies and practices across the organization.

Support Compensation Strategy
Partner with People Operations to ensure we stay competitive and fair in our total rewards approach, providing input on salary reviews, market data, and equity adjustments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

5+ years of generalist HR experience, with at least 1+ year in a People Partner, HRBP, or strategic HR role
Experience supporting dynamic or matrixed orgs, agencies or client services teams are a plus
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; you know how to influence and collaborate at all levels
A deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices, with strong instincts around fairness and integrity
Confidence in navigating conflict and coaching through complexity
Data-savvy and comfortable using metrics to tell stories and drive decisions
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s or HR certifications like SHRM-CP, PHR are a plus)
Location Requirement: This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, WA. The expectation is 2 in-office days per week at our Seattle office.

SOME OF OUR PERKS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D
401k - Employer match
HSA - Employer contributes
Flexible Vacation & PTO plan
Paid Maternity / Paternity
Paid Holidays
Remote/Flex day schedule
Laid back office environment
The coolest team ;)
Fun company events & off-sites

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000
The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Let’s Build What’s Next Together - If you’re passionate about media and eager to make a meaningful impact with a team that’s all in, we’d love to hear from you.

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