Associate HR Business Partner

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leader in providing technology, AI, and data to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers seeking to optimize their businesses. Circana’s predictive analytics and technology empower clients to measure their market share, understand the underlying consumer behavior driving it, and accelerate their growth. Circana’s Liquid Data technology platform is powered by an expansive, high-quality data set and intelligent algorithms trained on six decades of domain expertise.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of their HR career looking to grow into a true HR Business Partner. You’ll be an integral support to our HRBP team—someone who enjoys managing core HR processes while gradually taking on more ownership and working directly with business leaders. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in both structured and ambiguous situations, takes initiative to figure things out, and values being part of a collaborative team.   The Associate HRBP will support our Operations and Business ATP (AI, Technology, and Product) teams, working across a wide range of HR activities—think employee relations coaching, talent acquisition support, immigration support, performance conversations, reporting, and more. While your focus will be on supporting our U.S. employee population, there will be opportunities to collaborate with our global teammates.  

Job Responsibilities

Support the HRBP team in executing cyclical HR processes and owning day-to-day HR tasks that keep things running smoothly

Provide guidance and support to business leaders while collaborating with Circana’s HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Immigration, Talent Enablement, etc.)

Assist in employee relations efforts, with a focus on coaching and performance management; support occasional investigations as needed

Build strong, service-oriented relationships with employees and leaders by providing timely communication, follow-ups, and thoughtful partnership

Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Ops, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to support team and business goals

Gain a deep understanding of the business and team dynamics to ensure HR practices are aligned with needs

Own and maintain regular reporting; strong Excel skills are essential, including the ability to analyze data and provide insights

Be proactive in problem-solving—willing to figure things out independently, take initiative, and surface solutions when challenges arise

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

2+ years of HR experience in a generalist or HR support role, ideally with exposure to employee relations, performance management, and/or coaching

Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups); must be comfortable learning new functions independently and figuring things out as needed

Resourceful and proactive with sound judgment and a strong foundational understanding of core HR functions—including employee relations, talent development, organizational development, and change management

Self-starter with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset; thrives in environments with evolving processes and ambiguity

Collaborative team player who communicates clearly, follows through, and enjoys pitching in wherever needed

Comfortable offering creative ideas and problem-solving in real time, even when faced with unfamiliar situations

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Experience with HR systems like UKG or Workday is a plus

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience, and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions. Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action. Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices. Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers. Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement. Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships, engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity. Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, US (Candidates based in the Eastern or Central time zone strongly preferred).

The range below reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. 

The anticipated application deadline for this position is 5/31/25.

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