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full-timeHR Generalist / HR Business Partner
Airbnb · United States
Airbnb operates a global platform connecting travelers with unique stays and experiences. This HR Generalist and HR Business Partner role functions within the company's Employee Experience delivery model, focusing on providing comprehensive HR support across the Americas. The position involves managing the full employee lifecycle, which includes advising managers and staff on people-related matters, coordinating cyclical talent programs such as performance management and compensation reviews, and collaborating with Centers of Expertise to ensure consistent service delivery. Daily responsibilities include analyzing employee data to identify trends, partnering with legal and total rewards teams for compliance and benefit clarity, and maintaining accurate records in Workday. This role is highly cross-functional, requiring the ability to balance high-level strategic planning with detailed operational execution. It is well-suited for an experienced human resources professional with a background in fast-paced, global environments who possesses deep expertise across multiple HR disciplines such as employee relations, talent management, and organizational design. The ideal candidate is adept at coaching leadership, driving organizational change, and fostering a culture aligned with company values and diversity initiatives.
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: The HR Generalist is an instrumental role in Airbnb’s Employee Experience (EX) delivery model and is uniquely positioned to deliver concrete solutions to Airbnb’s workforce across the Americas. This role is responsible for ensuring Airbnb HR services are delivered timely, accurately and with high quality across the entire employee journey. The Difference You Will Make: Airbnb’s HR Generalist team delivers the core components of HR services, including advising managers and employees on people matters, supporting the planning and delivery of cyclical talent programs, collaborating with COEs on global program delivery, partnering with functional experts on research and investigations, and supporting function specific projects, among other responsibilities and opportunities. This is a highly cross functional role and requires strong engagement and partnership with teams across Airbnb, including business, EX/HR, and global/regional teams. A Typical Day: Partner with Business Talent teams to support the Employee Experience/People strategy for the defined business team(s). Serve as a key HR point of contact for business team(s) and activities to which the HR Generalist is aligned, and determine the best course of action to address and resolve people matters. Gain strong understanding of the business, and business strategies and roadmaps. Partner with Business Talent teams on function specific projects. Intake, analyze, identify and execute plans and solutions to effectively address a broad range of employee matters. Collaborate with appropriate EX partners where needed. Advise and coach people managers and employees on matters that require intervention and functional guidance. Help the workforce gain skills to operate effectively as business grows and scales. Build awareness among managers and employees of EX self service support. Wherever possible, enable the workforce to effectively resolve inquiries and matters independently. Partner with EX Centers of Expertise (COEs) to plan, manage and support cyclical programs including (but not limited to) performance management, annual compensation reviews, talent reviews and employee listening. Share content and process feedback with COE teams to ensure continuous improvement. Partner with key functional teams to ensure a stellar client experience including the Legal team to ensure compliance with employment regulations; Total Rewards in relation to compensation and benefits clarity and guidance; Talent Ops on talent processes/projects. Detect potential trends and patterns to inform organizational insights and contribute towards proactive planning and issue mitigation. Understand and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to manage performance, trends and impact. Maintain and update all HR data accurately within Workday. Promote, strengthen and embed Airbnb Core Values and Diversity and Belonging across the organization. Your Expertise: 8+ years of progressive HR experience in fast moving, high growth, global companies. Deep experience/expertise in 4+ functional HR areas (HRBP, Compensation, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Talent Management, etc.). Deep experience in and knowledge of core HR disciplines, including HR Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Organization Design and Change Management. Deep understanding of how business works and how specific business teams and functions interrelate to and drive Airbnb’s one company roadmap and goals. Strong experience balancing between the big picture and driving deep into details; enjoys and thrives in working “the whole stack” - no assignment is too big or small. Proven problem solving experience. Strong at analyzing and understanding core elements of situations and developing options to solve problems effectively with high quality outcomes. Well developed investigative skills to resolve sensitive employee issues. Extremely strong ability to perceive, understand, judge and come to a reasonable and logical conclusion in order to enable the best outcome in any given situation. Use and presentation of data to influence business leaders to make meaningful recommendations with headcount planning, attrition analytics, and employee survey results Experience influencing, informing and strategizing with managers and leaders. Extremely effective at reading the room to guide business and organizations towards progress. Extremely strong communication (written, verbal and electronic) and relationship building skills. Adept at quickly distilling issues and aligning others towards joint goals a
| Role | HR Generalist / HR Business Partner |
|---|---|
| Company | Airbnb |
| Location | United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Airbnb
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates travel and accommodation by connecting guests with hosts. Since its inception in 2007, the company has grown from its first three guests to hosting 1.5 billion arrivals. The platform operates through a network of 5 million hosts who provide lodging options to travelers worldwide. Airbnb maintains a global creative community and emphasizes a flexible work environment for its employees, allowing them to live and work in various locations where regulations permit.
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