Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Lightcast
Job overview
The People Business Partner at Lightcast plays a crucial role in driving HR strategy and supporting business success by shaping talent approaches and fostering an inclusive, growth-focused work environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves serving as the main HR contact for employees and managers, supporting HR strategy and leadership, overseeing talent acquisition approvals, leading cultural transformation and change initiatives, managing performance cycles, improving HR processes, analyzing HR metrics, and handling HRIS transactions.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 4+ years of HR generalist experience including 1+ year as a Business Partner, proficiency in HR systems like UKG and Lever ATS, strong knowledge of employment laws, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills; startup and tech experience preferred.
Work environment and culture
Lightcast values diversity, equity, inclusion, and fosters a collaborative, transparent, and growth-oriented workplace culture where employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves.
Company information
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA), serving partners worldwide to drive economic prosperity and mobility.
Job location and travel
Lightcast has offices in Moscow (ID), Boston (MA), the UK, Europe, and India, indicating potential for remote or various office locations.
Unique job features
The position uniquely combines hands-on HR expertise with strategic leadership responsibilities, emphasizing cultural transformation, data-driven HR improvements, and global collaboration.
Company overview
Lightcast is a leading provider of labor market analytics, offering data-driven insights to help organizations understand workforce trends and make informed decisions. They generate revenue by providing subscription-based access to their comprehensive data platform, which includes employment trends, skills analysis, and economic insights. Lightcast was formed through the merger of Emsi and Burning Glass Technologies, combining their expertise in labor market data and analytics. This merger has positioned Lightcast as a prominent player in the field, serving a wide range of clients, including businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your strategic HR business partnering experience, emphasizing your ability to support leadership and drive people strategies aligned with business goals at Lightcast.
Focus on showcasing your expertise with HR systems like UKG and Lever ATS, your skills in analyzing HR metrics, and your experience managing performance cycles and organizational change.
Apply through multiple platforms including Lightcast's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with HR and People Experience team members at Lightcast; start conversations by referencing recent company initiatives on diversity and inclusion or asking about their approach to cultural transformation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'HR business partner,' 'talent acquisition support,' 'performance management,' 'HRIS transactions,' and 'organizational change,' ensuring clear and relevant phrasing to pass automated screenings.
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