Our vision & mission: Paro is freeing business professionals from the constraints of traditional employment by empowering them to pursue meaningful work on their own terms. In turn, we are democratizing access to the business solutions that companies need. 

What we deliver: 

Paro provides flexible finance and accounting solutions to businesses via its network of highly vetted freelance experts. Through our proprietary AI-powered platform, we match clients with the best-fit experts to solve problems and drive growth. Our carefully curated expert community provides a range of financial services to clients, from basic bookkeeping and accounting to highly specialized corporate development and strategic advisory.

The Role:

The Senior HRBP is responsible for aligning business operations with HR practices across all Paro teams. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. You will deliver on projects including tech enhancements, manager trainings, HR process improvements, etc. The Senior HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the People Team’s financial position and its short/long-term goals. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Core Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organizational People strategy and supporting policies to ensure business and people goals are achieved
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, working closely with the management team to enable them to deliver their business plans
• Design, plan and lead strategic change and organization design interventions from concept to effective execution utilizing proven planning and project management skills
• Drive change management projects, specifically new system research/new L&D initiatives
• Conduct meetings with respective business units leaders, providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations as necessary
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with Paro’s legal counsel as needed/required
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Coach and support managers to drive performance and engagement in their teams, and increase productivity and retention
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters
• Provide guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning
• Identify training / continuous improvement for business units and individual executive coaching needs
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Ensure that all training objects are met

Who you are:

We’re more interested in how you add to our innovative community than formal education or experience. That said, you will shine in this role if you:

Believe that in order to be successful, you need to be surrounded with others who can be their authentic selves at work while driving forward the future of work with Paro. You value taking smart risks and having your colleague’s backs. You welcome challenges and are rigorous in ensuring all voices are heard. You are open to understanding each other’s experiences and communicating effectively together. At Paro we work hard, but we also want every employee to enjoy the journey. You work collaboratively, do the right thing, never settle and put your best work into everything you do.

Benefits at Paro:

• Benefits - We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Paro currently does not match 401(k).
• Vacation - We offer our employees unlimited vacation, as we believe rest and recharging allows you to bring your full self into work. In addition to unlimited vacation, we observe all federal holidays and offer unique Paro Holidays during months there isn’t a federal holiday
• Office Environment - We have a beautiful, relaxed office space in River North, steps away from public transportation. We love our pets and have a pet-friendly office for your furry friends as well.
• Remote Work - Given our company’s mission to empower professionals to pursue meaningful work on their own terms, we believe we too can accomplish great things while not always together under one roof. Therefore, we accept remote employees in the following states: IL, OH, MI, AZ, WA, PA, NJ, NY, FL, TX, IN

More about Paro 

Join us as we shape the future of finance work. A mass migration to a workforce without boundaries is already underway, with many leading analysts predicting that 50% of the workforce will be freelancing by 2025. We recently raised a $25M Series B funding round led by Madrona Venture Group, with participation from existing investors Revolution Ventures, Sierra Ventures and KGC Capital, so we are ready and excited to invest in even greater growth as we disrupt the $500+bn antiquated finance and accounting industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a company that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.