HR Business Partner (Sales HR Team)

We are Semrush, a global tech company developing a platform for digital marketers. Are you ready to be a part of it? This is your chance! We’re hiring for HR Business Partner (Sales).

Tasks in the role

• As the HR Business Partner for Sales, you aren’t just “support” – you’re a co‑pilot. You build the engine, redesign team structures to scale, coach leaders to turn high potential into high performance, and own the full cycle from succession planning to engagement.
• You bridge the gap between business needs and HR strategy, initiate impactful processes, and measure success with metrics.
• Partner with assigned unit or team leaders to develop and provide effective people‑management strategies and advise on HR instruments that encourage business goals.
• Initiate and maintain processes such as org development, employee relations, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning, setting metrics for success.
• Collaborate with recruitment to close roles swiftly, support the hiring process, and use data and analytics to influence business decisions.
• Resolve complex employee‑relations issues through investigation and business‑aligned recommendations.
• Lead cross‑functional projects and special initiatives within HR and across the company.
• Facilitate employee and managerial training programs, analyze trends and metrics, devise solutions, programs, and policies, and deploy people strategies that enable efficient growth.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements, reduce risk, ensure compliance, and partner with legal as needed.
• Work with management and employees to improve relationships, morale, productivity, and retention, coaching mid‑ to senior‑level managers on organizational design and people‑management practices.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of business experience and 4+ years in HR across multiple disciplines (talent management, employee relations, performance management).
• 3+ years supporting Sales organizations (SaaS industry experience preferred).
• Experience working with multicultural teams (U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia).
• Results‑oriented, business‑outcomes focused, and ensures best employee experience.
• Proven coaching of business leaders and facilitation of organizational change.
• Comfortable working side by side with international & cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with cross‑functional collaboration and influence.
• Capable of interpreting laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and detail orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in English, spoken & written.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other countries.

There may be no perfect candidates — but it could be you if:

• Think globally and beyond existing processes.
• Strategic, analytical, forward‑thinking.
• Have project management and product development experience.
• Take ownership and understand business.
• Empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and mature under pressure.

We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably:

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexi Benefit for your hobby
• Employee Support Program
• Loss of family member financial aid
• Employee Resource Groups
• Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office
• Teambuilding
• Training, courses, conferences

A little more about our company

Semrush is a leading online visibility‑management SaaS platform that enables businesses worldwide to run SEO, PPC, content, social media, and competitive research campaigns and measure results. We’ve developed our product for 17 years and have received G2’s Top 100 Software Products, Global and U.S. Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and more. In March 2021, Semrush went public on the NYSE (SEMR). Over 10,000,000 users across America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have tried Semrush, and more than 1,700 people worldwide work on its development. The team is growing constantly.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments

Semrush is an equal‑opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers worldwide unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!