Senior People Partner

Accountabilities

• Partner with senior Product Development leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives, organizational health, and long-term growth.

• Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, team effectiveness, and change management across a distributed product organization.

• Analyze people data, business performance indicators, and employee feedback to identify emerging trends, diagnose root causes, and recommend actionable solutions.

• Lead complex talent discussions, including performance management, succession planning, employee relations, leadership development, and employee growth planning.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and Legal to deliver consistent, scalable, and effective people solutions.

• Coach leaders in building inclusive and accountable team environments where employees understand priorities, receive meaningful feedback, and have the support needed to perform at their best.

• Guide organizational and workforce changes through clear communication, effective stakeholder management, and a strong focus on employee experience.

• Strengthen and continuously improve People Partner practices, processes, and operating rhythms to enhance the effectiveness of the Product Development People Team.

• Use people insights and business context to influence leadership decisions, measure the impact of initiatives, and connect talent strategies to measurable organizational outcomes.

• Apply approved AI-enabled tools thoughtfully to improve efficiency and insight while exercising independent judgment and safeguarding confidential employee and business information.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of progressive HR Business Partner, People Partner, or equivalent strategic HR experience.

• A minimum of 3 years partnering directly with director- and VP-level leaders in a technology, SaaS, or similarly fast-paced business environment.

• Experience supporting organizations of 300 or more employees through periods of growth, organizational change, or business transformation.

• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent reviews, performance management, employee relations, and broader talent management initiatives.

• Experience supporting Product, Engineering, Design, Data, or other technical teams, with an understanding of product development environments and their talent needs.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people and organizational decisions to business priorities and outcomes.

• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters, performance concerns, and leadership challenges with discretion, sound judgment, and empathy.

• Confidence using qualitative and quantitative people insights to identify patterns, influence stakeholders, communicate recommendations clearly, and evaluate impact.

• Excellent relationship-building, communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, direct, and empathetic approach.

• Ability to work effectively in an AI-enabled environment, responsibly using approved tools, validating outputs, recognizing limitations, and following privacy and data-security requirements.

• Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Product Development organizations, including Engineering, Product Management, Product Design, Data, or AI-focused teams.

  • Experience working in global, distributed organizations and navigating multiple employment jurisdictions.

  • Background leading enterprise-wide people programs or scaling HR practices during significant organizational change.

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

  Benefits:

  • Annual base salary: $157,000–$235,000 USD, depending on relevant experience, job-related capabilities, work location, and other applicable factors.

  • Additional compensation: Potential eligibility for bonuses and other incentives beyond base salary.

  • Remote flexibility: Fully flexible remote work arrangement for eligible candidates based in California, Oregon, or Washington.

  • Strategic impact: Opportunity to influence organizational strategy, leadership effectiveness, and talent development within a Product Development organization.

  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work alongside senior leaders and specialist People teams to shape scalable people practices and support business transformation.

  • Inclusive work environment: Contribute to a culture focused on employee experience, diversity, inclusion, accountability, and professional growth.

  • Specific healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits are not detailed in the available job description.