People Business Partner, Product & Design
Partners with Product and Design leaders to build and scale high-performing teams, advising on org design, performance management, and employee relations in a fast-paced environment. Requires 6+ years as a PBP supporting technical teams with strong judgment and influence skills.
About the job
What You'll Do
- Partner deeply with Product and Design leaders
- Work closely with leaders as they build and scale their teams, advising on org design, team structure, and how to operate effectively through rapid growth and change.
- Coach and challenge leaders
- Support leaders in navigating complex people and organizational decisions. Provide direct, thoughtful feedback and help raise the bar on leadership across the org.
- Drive performance and accountability
- Partner with managers on performance, feedback, and development, ensuring teams are operating at a high bar and addressing gaps quickly.
- Navigate complex people situations
- Handle employee relations matters with sound judgment, balancing empathy for individuals with what’s right for the team and the business.
- Stay close to the work
- Develop a strong understanding of how Product, Design, and Engineering teams operate, from how decisions are made to where friction exists, and use that context to guide leaders effectively.
- Operate in ambiguity
- Help leaders navigate shifting priorities, evolving org structures, and new problem spaces, bringing clarity where things are not yet fully defined.
- Help scale how we work
- Partner with the Head of PBPs and broader People team to evolve and implement practices that support high-performing technical teams.
What You Have
- 6–10+ years of experience in a People Business Partner role, ideally supporting Product, Design, or Engineering teams.
- Experience working with technical leaders - you understand how product and engineering organizations operate and can build credibility quickly.
- Strong judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity - you’re comfortable operating without perfect information and making decisions in real time.
- Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders in a thoughtful and direct way.
- Experience supporting org design, performance management, and team scaling in high-growth environments.
- High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills, especially in complex or sensitive situations.
- A pragmatic, no-drama approach - you focus on what works for the business and move things forward.
- Ability to work from our San Francisco office at least three days per week.
Compensation
$165,400 - $248,200 USD
Skills
Org Design, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Leadership Coaching, Talent Management, Team Scaling, Hr Business Partnering, Stakeholder Influence, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills
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