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Join to apply for the Talent Business Partner, Technology role at Wayfair . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This hybrid position will be based in our Boston office Monday-Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays. Our Tech Talent team is the strategic arm of Wayfair’s People function. We activate business strategy through our greatest asset—our people—by designing, implementing, and scaling programs that attract, grow, and retain top technical talent. As a Technology Talent Business Partner , you will advise Technology (e.g., Engineering, Applied Science, Product, Analytics) leaders (Director-level) and own the people roadmap that enables their organizations to deliver bold, high-growth outcomes. Who you are: Strategic Operator: Owns and executes a holistic people strategy that aligns to business goals, using the right mix of org design, workforce planning, and talent levers to drive impact. Detailed Problem Solver: Thrives in ambiguity, demonstrates high attention to detail, and anticipates second- and third-order effects across functions and geographies to deliver scalable, people-centric solutions. High Judgement Trusted Advisor: Acts as a thought partner to senior leaders (Director-level) with exceptional judgment in navigating sensitive, nuanced, and confidential scenarios. Data-Driven Influencer: Builds hypotheses, dives deep into data, and delivers insights that inspire and empower business leaders to take informed action. Exceptional Communicator: Synthesizes diverse stakeholder perspectives into clear, actionable plans; communicates with clarity, confidence, and empathy across all levels. High-EQ: Demonstrated ability to coach and guide leaders in high-growth, fast-paced, and often ambiguous environments with emotional intelligence and resilience. Customer-Centric Partner: Balances urgency with rigor; shows relentless follow-through and a service-oriented mindset that earns the trust of teams and peers alike. Mentor & Culture Carrier: Supports and uplifts junior TBPs, serving as a role model and mentor across the broader team ecosystem. Curious Business Athlete: Deeply curious about the business, always seeking to raise the bar and connect talent strategy to long-term company growth. What you'll do: Architect scalable talent solutions by collaborating cross-functionally to build and execute org and talent strategies—covering workforce planning, org design, succession, and change management—that address the complexity and pace of a global, matrixed tech environment. Be a trusted coach by guiding leaders through complex challenges in org design, team dynamics, conflict management, and talent development—shaping high-impact teams through insight and influence. Enhance talent processes by collaborating with centralized Talent teams (Total Rewards, Performance Strategy, etc.) to implement cyclical processes and drive improvements for Technology teams. Enable people leaders by equipping managers with practical, data-informed guidance to lead, develop, and hold their teams accountable—raising the bar on performance. Navigate the grey areas by providing clear, balanced counsel as you lead nuanced employee relations cases, investigations, and organizational changes—acting quickly with integrity and sound judgment. Champion high-performance culture by promoting feedback, coaching, and development practices that embed growth, accountability, and continuous improvement. Turn insights into action to improve employee experience by leveraging employee voice data, listening strategies, and engagement metrics to shape impactful, measurable action plans (e.g., attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent). Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive HRBP/People Strategy/Talent experience. Proven success influencing Director-level leaders and above in a matrixed environment. Strong analytical skills; comfortable with HRIS (e.g., Workday) and data visualization tools (e.g., Visier). Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment law and core HR disciplines (e.g., Employee Relations, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion). Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field—or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years supporting Technology leaders (e.g., engineering, data science, product) in HR or Business Partnership roles. Experience working across global or multi-site tech organizations. Advanced degree or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP/-SCP, CHRL). Formal training in coaching, organization design, or change management. Travel & Flexibility: Occasional travel (~15-20%) to other Wayfair locations or partner sites. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayfair

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