Director, People Partners - Product, Design & Engineering
Leads the People Partner function supporting Product, Design, and Engineering, advising executive leaders through growth, reorganization, and change while developing a high-performing team. Requires substantial People Partner leadership experience, executive partnership, and fluency in technical and design organizations.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Serve as the strategic People Partner to Figma’s CTO and Chief Design Officer, advising on leadership, organization, and team growth.
- Lead and develop a team of People Partners supporting Product, Design, and Engineering.
- Lead people programs including organizational design, resource management, performance management, and change management.
- Drive performance, calibration, talent reviews, and succession planning cycles.
- Partner with People functions and cross-functional stakeholders to execute the People strategy.
- Use data and insights to measure impact and advise leaders.
- Shape and scale the People Partner function, operating model, and development practices.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading People Partner functions in high-growth environments.
- Experience managing a team and partnering directly with executive leaders.
- Experience supporting Product, Design, and/or Engineering organizations.
- Strong business and technical acumen, with the ability to understand product and technical organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge and advise senior leaders and influence decisions.
- Grounded and resilient in fast-changing environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $235,000–$317,000 USD.
- Equity compensation.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement benefits with company contributions.
- Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support.
- Mental health and wellness benefits.
- Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and flexible PTO for eligible exempt employees.
- Potential recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, lifestyle spending accounts, and annual bonuses for eligible non-sales roles.
Skills
Organizational Design, Resource Management, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, People Analytics, Product Management, Product Design, Engineering, Leadership Development
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