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.