HR Business Partner

【About the role】

​​Tomofun is looking for a strategic HR Business Partner with experience in the software tech industry to serve as a partner to our R&D Engineering departments. As a Business Partner, you will serve as the primary HR point of contact acting as a trusted advisor on HR strategies, including but not limited to recruitment, talent & workforce management, compensation & benefits, employee engagement and development. This position plays a key role in shaping a high-performance, engaged team by building strong relationships and aligning HR practices with business objectives.

【 About the company 】

At Tomofun, we LOVE pets and technology. Our vision is to bring joy and innovation to every pet lover in the world.

We are pioneers in the pet tech industry. Our debut product, Furbo - the world's first AIoT treat-tossing dog camera, is the #1 bestseller on Amazon in 15 countries including the US, UK and JP and have millions of users in 113 countries. In 2019, we launched an AI powered subscription service, the Furbo Dog Nanny which sends smart alerts to our users to notify them to check on the safety of their dogs when they are home alone. Since the launch of Furbo Dog Nanny, we have saved hundreds of dogs' lives and are continuing to innovate and develop new features with our state of the art technology.

The learning curve is steep. But the work is exhilarating. Tomofun is on the cusp of a pet-tech boom and we’re looking for smart, innovative thinkers who aspire to incredible things.

【 What you'll do 】

HR Business Partnering

•  Serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner as a trusted advisor to R&D managers and leaders, providing customized HR support to achieve business objectives and improve organization effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with functional HR team members (such as talent acquisition, learning and development, and compensation & benefits) to deliver HR solutions tailored to the specific needs.  

Talent & Workforce Management

•  Partner with functional HR team members and hiring managers to assess, attract, and retain top talent, ensuring the hiring and onboarding processes meet the demands of the software tech environment.
•  Identify workforce needs and drive talent management initiatives, including workforce planning and development programs.
•  Support the performance management cycle, offering insights into talent dynamics and enabling managers to foster team growth and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure that compensation strategies are aligned with organizational objectives, market trends, and talent retention goals.
• Guide managers on C&B policies and processes, assisting in salary adjustments, promotions, and benefits recommendations.
• Provide insights into employee compensation and benefits feedback, helping refine C&B offerings to better meet team and organizational needs.

Employee Engagement & Development

• Work with line managers to design and execute training and development strategies to support both immediate skill needs and long term career growth
• Partner with HR functional teams to facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and team-building activities.

HR Metrics Analysis & Reporting

• Track and analyze HR metrics at the account level to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives and guide data-driven recommendations for line managers
• Report on key HR metrics and provide strategic insights and workforce planning support

HR Administration & Policy Implementation 

• Efficiently handle daily HR administrative requests to support employees and managers
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR policies, advising on policy adjustments as needed.

【Who you are】

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, Psychology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resource
• At least 3 years in either a business partnering role or a full-function HR role within the software tech industry
• Familiar with talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement and development, as well as C&B.
• Data-driven and analytical with experience analysing and interpreting HR metrics to derive insights and design impactful strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities, can build trust and earn credibility with stakeholders. 
• Good understanding of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices, particularly within the software tech industry and account management contexts
• Flexible, proactive and adept at navigating the software tech industry’s fast-paced environment.

【 Perks 】

• The rare opportunity to work with an international team from Taiwan HQ and make impact on a global scale
• Join a group of talents who have passion to change pet parents and pet's lives through technology
• The freedom to voice yourself in an open, trusting and transparent working environment
• All hands meetings to update entire organization on company goals, strategic directions and the opportunity to openly ask questions/give feedback
• Bring your fur babies to work in a pet-friendly office space designed to make your pet feel relaxed and comfortable
• Join our volunteer program. We are passionate about giving back to society.
• Various club activities to cultivate interests and have fun with Tomofuners after work!
• A LOT of free snacks and drinks for humans and furkids!
• Comfortable and creative office with kitchen, sofa, and quiet areas. Everyone can find their ideal place to work!
• Afternoon tea time twice a month and monthly birthday parties. We celebrate all the happy moments together.

【 Benefits 】

• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time off when you need it
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home once a week 
• Medical insurance and free yearly health checkup
• Yearly health checkup subsidy for your pets
• Weekly grooming service for your fur babies
• 2 free Furbos for each full-time team member
• Company trip and employee outing program. We work hard and play hard!
• Internal training workshop and external training subsidy for you to expand your skill set and continuously learn and grow