Do work that matters.
At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by facilitating timely communications when an emergency situation threatens personal safety and business continuity.
Our values, which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right, include: We’re humans not robots, Customers always come first, We work better together, Simplicity is our strength, Our reputation is priceless, Hard work pays off.
AlertMedia is seeking a Contract HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People team for 8-12 weeks! This contract role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact, providing strategic HR support in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. If you're a proactive HR professional with prior SaaS experience who is looking for a dynamic challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Who you are:
You bring comprehensive HR expertise and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. As a flexible, adaptable, and proactive team player, you prioritize employee experience while making sound business decisions. You excel at collaborating across teams, leveraging your strong influencing skills to drive alignment at all levels of the organization. With a sharp business acumen, executive coaching expertise, and a strategic mindset, you confidently navigate complex challenges, balancing competing priorities to deliver impactful solutions. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and manage projects seamlessly sets you apart. In an environment of ambiguity and rapid change, you remain composed, guiding leaders and teams toward the best outcomes. Your mantra is "we're all in this together", and you embody a true team-first approach—always ready to step in, roll up your sleeves, and contribute wherever needed.
What you get to do every day:
- Collaborate with senior leaders and their teams to develop and implement strategic talent initiatives that align with business growth
- Serve as a trusted advisor, providing HR consultation and coaching to leaders across the organization
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies, ensuring the business has the right talent in place for future success
- Analyze key HR metrics (e.g., retention, employee experience) to identify trends and recommend data-driven improvements
- Guide and support managers and employees in resolving employee relations matters, ensuring fair and balanced outcomes
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop scalable hiring strategies and maintain a strong talent pipeline
- Assess and address business unit trends, offering insights to enhance performance, retention, and employee satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, proactively mitigating risks
- Act as a confidential and approachable HR resource, providing employees with guidance and support
What you bring to the role:
- 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience with 2+ years in the software tech industry
- Experience in a fast-paced, rapid growth organization
- Demonstrated achievements in coaching, influencing and problem solving
- Strong judgment and experience coaching senior leaders
- Broad experience and knowledge of various aspects of human resource, including employee relations, learning, and performance
- Self-starter and team player, willing to jump in on all projects as needed
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills, with a commitment to providing outstanding support to all employees
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- This is a contract role based in Austin, Texas for 8 to 12 weeks, with a commitment of up to 40 hours per week
Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:
- Impactful Work – You'll play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and driving meaningful HR initiatives that directly support business success
- Fast-Paced & Dynamic Environment – If you thrive in high-growth, ever-evolving settings, you'll love the challenge and opportunity to make an immediate impact
- Collaborative Culture – We believe in partnership, not silos. You'll work closely with leaders, teams, and cross-functional partners to solve challenges together
- Autonomy & Ownership – Your expertise is valued, and you’ll have the freedom to take initiative, drive change, and influence key decisions
- Supportive & Inclusive Team – We’re all about helping each other succeed. You’ll be part of a team that values transparency, open communication, and a people-first approach
- Opportunity to Make a Difference – In this contract role, you’ll leave a lasting impact, helping refine processes, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and contribute to an exceptional workplace culture
- A Best Places to Work company for 9 years in a row
About AlertMedia:
AlertMedia helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. AlertMedia supports essential communication for thousands of leading businesses—including DHL, JetBlue, Coca-Cola Bottling, In-N-Out, and Walmart—in more than 130 countries.
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com
Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.
AlertMedia does not currently sponsor applicants for work visas.
By applying for the role, you agree that Alert Media will use your Personal Information in connection with the recruitment process and in accordance with our Privacy Policy – https://www.alertmedia.com/legal/privacy-policy/
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
AlertMedia helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. Our team of in-house intelligence analysts and meteorologists work around the clock to monitor thousands of data sources around the world, providing our customers and employees with verified, credible information to protect them from impending threats.
AlertMedia has been recognized both nationally and locally for its exceptional company culture, most recently being named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list for 2023. We were also named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers for two consecutive years, Austin Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for six consecutive years, and Built In Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work in Austin.
Located in the heart of downtown Austin in the "smartest building in the city", AlertMedia inspires and invests in our employees through continuous developmental experiences, including Career Month, community volunteering, mentorship programs, Employee Resource Groups, and weekly "Tuesday Lunches" where the company comes together to learn about and discuss any business updates. AlertMedia also facilitates a robust internship program, working with universities (including HBCUs), non-profit organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, and similar partners to invest in the future of our diverse workforce.
Why Work With Us
AlertMedia employees have a strong connection to our mission and product. An anonymous employee survey recently revealed 99% of our people feel the work they do is important and making a direct impact, 94% feel our diverse, grow-from-within culture is collaborative and supportive, and 92% are taking advantage of our career development opportunities
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AlertMedia Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy provides flexibility so employees can work and collaborate from home or in our Austin offices, either full- or part-time. We ask employees in Austin to join us on Tuesday for company-sponsored lunch to connect and learn together.
