People Business Partner

Job Summary

We’re seeking a collaborative and strategic People Business Partner (PBP) to join our growing People Team. This role partners directly with business leaders to align people practices with department goals, enabling high-performing teams and a thriving employee experience.

As a trusted advisor, you will support day-to-day employee relations, drive performance and talent programs, and help translate business needs into actionable people strategies. You’ll serve as a critical link between the People Team and assigned departments, ensuring alignment, consistency, and compliance in how we support and develop our teams.

Position is highly preferred in Pacific Time Zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with business leaders to implement people strategies aligned with operational goals and cultural values.

• Advise on employee relations, performance challenges, and policy matters with fairness, clarity, and discretion.

• Support key people processes, including workforce planning, talent reviews, goal setting, and performance enablement.

• Contribute to organizational design, advising on team structure and role alignment for evolving business needs.

• Coach managers on communication, accountability, and team development to improve effectiveness and engagement.

• Collaborate on enterprise-wide initiatives, such as performance enablement, manager training, and employee engagement.

• Analyze employee trends and HR data to recommend improvements in retention, morale, and organizational health.

• Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a consultative People Business Partner or HRBP role.

• Solid understanding of core HR practices including employee relations, performance management, and talent planning.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee issues and navigate employment law with sound judgment.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to align people strategies with department-level objectives.

• Effective coaching skills for mid-level managers and emerging leaders.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across all levels.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with shifting priorities.

• Proficiency in HR systems (HRIS), reporting tools, and digital collaboration platforms.

Why Join Us

We’re more than a benefits provider—we’re a team on a mission to transform the dental care experience. Here, your expertise will directly contribute to a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation, inclusion, and care.

• Remote-first environment with flexibility and work-life balance.

• A values-driven culture that supports learning, leadership, and your long-term career growth.

Location

Our employees are distributed in office locations in multiple markets across the United States. We are unable to hire or allow employees to work outside of the United States. Position is highly preferred in Pacific Time Zone.

What Liberty Offers

Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our members and contribute more actively to their communities. That’s why Liberty offers competitive and attractive benefit packages for our employees. We strive to care for employees in ways that promote wellness and productivity.

Our first-class benefits package supports employees and their dependents with:

• Competitive pay structure and savings options to help you reach your financial goals.

• Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice through Financial Engines.

• Affordable medical insurance, with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage. Liberty subsidizes the cost for eligible dependents enrolled in the plan.

• 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• Vision insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and dependents.

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, equal to one times your base salary, with options to purchase additional supplemental coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Voluntary benefit programs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Expansive wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, BurnAlong memberships, and gym discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health and well-being.

• Generous vacation and sick leave policies, with the ability to roll over unused time.

• 10 paid company holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses.

• Remote or hybrid work options available for various positions.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $160,000, not including fringe benefits or potential bonuses. At Liberty, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We are committed to pay equity and also consider the internal equity of our current team members when making final compensation decisions.

Please note that the range listed represents the full base salary range for this role. Typically, offers are not made at the top of the range to allow for future salary growth.

Liberty Dental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. Liberty will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture. 

Liberty Dental Plan will continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve. 

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Sponsorship and Relocation Specifications

Liberty Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled.

No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time.