Senior People Business Partner

Guidewire is looking for a Senior, People Business Partner to join our People (aka HR) team. This role will partner with members of our Technology Leadership teams as a trusted advisor, business consultant, coach, and change agent. This position will also drive and influence cross functional initiatives across the People function that serve the ongoing development of our talent and culture at Guidewire. At Guidewire, we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day. In our work together we aim to be smart, humble, hardworking, and, above all, collaborative. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, who can have fun while getting a lot of great work done. If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join us

What will you do

• Understand and translate business goals into holistic, integrated, measurable talent strategies, to be executed across the global enterprise. Architect talent strategies that are focused on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent and overall business performance.


• Use data-driven diagnostic tools and processes to develop solutions that continuously improve org effectiveness. Assess and plan for the skills and capabilities necessary for Guidewire’s long term success; address gaps and emerging skills needs through practical action.


• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align our culture and performance with our rewards and reward strategies.


• Influence the design and lead execution of innovative talent management strategies and processes to develop world-class talent.


• Analyze people data and industry trends; develop proactive solutions to further support business objectives.


• Collaborate with other People Team members across the globe in a positive and proactive way.


• Partner with key business partners (Finance, Legal, etc.) to leverage their support in executing HR strategy and business operations.

What are we looking for

• Progressive HRBP experience partnering with and influencing senior leaders through data-driven analytics and strategic consultation.


• Experience identifying and positively impacting business objectives as a result of a successful people strategy. Track record of proactively identifying people opportunities and using strategic skills to drive and influence appropriate solutions within the business.


• Ability to collaborate and proactively partner with teams across the globe.


• Experience working in a fast paced, global, and preferably scaled organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and come up with creative, modern, and innovative people solutions.


• Not afraid to get scrappy and iterate, while building long term enterprise solutions.

Our US base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process




Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits


About Guidewire




Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire




As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation




For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC




Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position




Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to (650) 356-4940 or [email protected]. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, call (650) 356-4940 or e-mail [email protected] to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.