Human Resources Business Partner | Lonely Planet

Red Ventures

Red Ventures

People & HR
USD 100k-160k / year + Equity
Posted on May 8, 2025
Job Requirements

The Lonely Planet team at Red Ventures is seeking a talented Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team to drive results for the business through people development, performance management, employee engagement and more. The ideal candidate will have a background in the HRBP discipline, experience in a strategic HR environment, performance management, employee development experience, International experience, as well as a passion for moving fast and making an impact.


The HRBP serves as a strategic partner to the Lonely Planet business by developing, implementing, and executing a multitude of HR services, support, and consultation across a wide variety of HR areas, including career development, performance management, employee relations, leadership coaching, and learning and development. You will work closely with employees at all levels across four countries (US, UK, Ireland, Australia) and functions to maximize growth, development, and return on the investment we make in our employees.



Work Experience

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver end-to-end on HR programs, solutions, and support on both the team-wide and individual level for Lonely Planet’s 130 employees
  • Provide a consultative approach that applies HR and business knowledge, precedence, and terrific intuition to diagnose and provide creative HR solutions that align with Red Ventures’ people and operational goals
  • Demonstrate exceptional listening skills, extracting key information and translating it into actionable steps that align with organizational goals
  • Offer expertise and one-on-one employee support in the following areas: performance management, employee relations, leadership coaching, compensation, learning and development and organizational development
  • Utilize a keen sense of intuition and strategic thinking to determine the best course of action in HR matters, knowing when to delve deeper and ask insightful follow-up questions for effective decision-making
  • Identify opportunities for iterations on HR practices through continuous engagement with employees and teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers including, coaching, career development, and disciplinary action
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Recruiting to implement people strategies that drive both business performance and employee engagement
  • Act as owner for your teams on key talent processes with business teams including performance review, talent calibrations, talent planning, and leadership development
  • Lead and participate in projects at the HR-wide and business team level

What We’re Looking for:

  • 5+ years of work experience in Human Resources
  • 2 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner role directly supporting employees in exempt level roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
  • Experience and exposure to a variety of HR facets including performance management, organizational design, recruiting, leadership coaching, employee relations, and learning and development.
  • International experience with Ireland, UK, and Australia preferred
  • Experience working with senior leaders in an “influence-without-authority” role working as a trusted advisor
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced and often-changing environment: Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize quickly
  • Strong knowledge and application of federal and state employment laws
  • Analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends and recommend multiple solutions
  • Strong team player with high bias to action and accountability
  • Competitive Spirit: Our performers are driven, goal-oriented and always up for a challenge
  • Sense of humor and ability to have FUN! At RV, it’s a tenant of our culture that we work hard, play hard and have fun along the way

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Benefits

Compensation

Cash Compensation Range: $100,000 - $130,000* / New York City: $125,000 - $160,000

*Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

  • Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program