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Posted Jun 6, 2026

Senior Talent Business Partner

Job Description: • Work with the Senior Leadership team to define, launch, and execute various strategic and operational people-related projects. • Collaborate cross-functionally across all levels of leadership and drive communications with COE partner teams to execute key programs and projects. • Effectively manage change by influencing and communicating with key stakeholders. Anticipate risks associated with change management, and ensure creative and effective mitigations are available. • Plan and facilitate HR projects globally by building plans, action planning with the Business Leaders and Talent Partners in their respective areas. • Develop and translate talent strategy and people agenda into deliverable plans that align with local business strategy in collaboration with the Talent Business Director. • Provide local support on complex ER matters and develop appropriate solutions. • Campaign manage the delivery of segment and central HR communications and engagement, including the delivery of the engagement survey to ensure engagement results are achieved. • Proactively shape talent priorities to align to business strategy and changing needs. Help shape the appropriate culture. Diagnose and define programs and support needs to optimize business performance. • Actively partner, coach & develop leadership in team members, managers and individuals. • Advocate for teams and represent their needs to the regional and global talent team and senior leadership. • Promote a culture of feedback and open communication. • Work with managers and advise on performance and behavioral issues. When appropriate, escalate to broader talent and legal team. Requirements: • 15+ years of progressive Talent/HR experience in a high speed, high growth environment. • Background working with supporting teams regionally and globally. • Experience in employee engagement, performance management and coaching, compensation programs. • Experience managing, leading, and coaching teams and people, both formally and informally. • A high energy, thoughtful Talent Partner who can work at a detailed tactical level and also see the big picture. • Proven ability to think creatively, participate fully and work collaboratively to develop and execute programs. Ability to work in and navigate a matrixed environment. • Strong communication and relationship building skills to effectively support and connect with a global, diverse and valuable team. • Not afraid to roll sleeves up and get involved in all aspects of the role - no job too big or too small. • Well-developed analytical and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity and a confident presence to effectively resolve sensitive employee issues. • A collaborative, thoughtful HR leader who sees the big picture and is comfortable getting into the details (can operationalize a strategy) • Genuine curiosity and strong desire to continuously learn and grow. • Self-directed and highly independent. Comfortable with being remotely managed. • Great at collaborating with employees at all levels and with many different teams. • Ability to be patient and communicate respectfully in a fast paced environment. • Ability to perceive, understand, judge, and come to a reasonable and logical conclusion in order to have the best outcome in any given situation. • A sense of humor and passion for Airbnb are essential - we are really excited to work here, and you should be too! Benefits: • This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.