People Partner

• Partner with all leaders as a trusted advisor to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that drive organizational goals. • Guide organizational design decisions, including team structures, spans and layers, and headcount planning. • Coach managers and leaders on team dynamics, communication, employee development, and retention strategies. • Lead or support the execution of performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning initiatives. • Identify and assess workforce risks or gaps and develop proactive solutions in collaboration with the wider People organization. • Assess external trends (e.g., macroeconomic shifts, DEI benchmarks, regulatory changes) and advise on implications for talent strategy. • Help drive and support change management efforts that ensure smooth transitions and consistent adoption of new programs or structures. • Partner cross-functionally with other People team members (e.g., People Operations, Compensation, Talent Acquisition) to ensure aligned and scalable solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial & Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Psychology, Business, etc.) preferred. • 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with a mix of both big tech and startup, including business partnering responsibilities. • Proven expertise in resolving complex interpersonal and team misalignments, using empathy and assertiveness to address issues quickly and effectively. • Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to frequent change with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Proven ability to build credibility among senior executives and influence key collaborators to drive alignment across cross-functional teams. • Builds trust, helping to create a positive, collaborative work environment that fosters open communication and mutual respect. • Operates at the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity. • Detailed, organized, and communicative, and thrives in a multi-tasking, hands-on, collaborative environment. • Willingness to work in the office 2 days a week on a hybrid model. • Authorization to work in the USA. • Familiarity with organizational effectiveness tools and frameworks (e.g., engagement surveys, span/layer analysis). • Knowledge of California and/or Massachusetts employment law. • HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR) are a plus.