HR Business Partner
Partners with organizational leaders to improve manager effectiveness, performance outcomes, and team health during rapid growth. The role requires 7+ years of HRBP experience, strong coaching and influencing skills, independent judgment, and a pragmatic business approach.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Advise managers on performance management, feedback, and team effectiveness.
- Lead and execute performance review cycles, calibration, and talent discussions.
- Coach leaders through complex employee situations, including performance improvement plans and terminations.
- Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation in partnership with leadership and legal/PEO resources.
- Identify patterns and systemic issues and proactively recommend solutions.
- Partner with the Head of People and People Operations to ensure consistent, scalable practices.
- Define and reinforce expectations for leadership and people management.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-growing startup, ideally in SaaS or technology.
- Strong coaching and influencing skills across all levels.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and making independent judgment calls.
- Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, business-minded approach.
- Bias toward action and ownership.
Benefits
- Employer-covered medical insurance, plus dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Paid time off and most federal holidays.
- Comprehensive parental leave.
- Select meals covered throughout the week.
- Monthly fitness stipend.
- Equity and professional development opportunities.
- Access to AI tools.
- Annual salary and equity reviews based on performance.
- Boomerang program allowing eligible employees to take time away to start a company and return later.
Skills
Performance Management, Employee Relations, Investigations, Performance Improvement Plans, Talent Reviews, Manager Coaching, Organizational Change, People Operations
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