People Business Partner, Product & Design

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