Principal People Business Partner, Product & Engineering

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Summary

We’re looking for a Principal People Business Partner (Director-level Individual Contributor) who combines strategic business acumen, executive influence, and deep HR expertise. This role partners closely with senior leaders — particularly in Product & Engineering — to shape and execute people strategies that drive company goals. The ideal candidate is a confident operator with the composure, credibility, and data fluency to advise executives, guide org design, and influence key business decisions.

We’re seeking someone who acts as a true strategic partner, builds trust quickly, and can influence without authority — all while thriving in a fast-moving, high-growth tech environment.

What You'll Do

• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to C-levels, VPs and senior leaders, aligning people strategy to business goals.
• Drive strategic initiatives related to org design, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Translate engagement and performance data into insights that shape leadership decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with other HR teams (Comp, L&D, Ops) to co-create scalable, business-aligned people programs.
• Influence decisions with a strong point of view and evidence-based recommendations — especially in ambiguous or high-stakes situations.
• Coach leaders through organizational change, feedback, and performance challenges with confidence and clarity.

What You Need:

• 12+ years in HR, with at least 8 years combined in a true HRBP, Director level, or Head of People role supporting executive leaders.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence C-level and VP stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in org design, talent planning, and driving strategic initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced companies.
• Strong data fluency — not just tracking metrics but interpreting and acting on them.
• You can talk in business outcomes, not just HR language. You bring a grounded, practical, and business-first mindset to the People function.
• Clear executive presence — persuasive, credible, and calm under pressure.
• Experience in SaaS, developer tools, AI/data science, or open-source environments is a major plus.
• Comfort with ambiguity, speed, and shifting priorities. You don’t need perfect systems to make an impact.
• Interest in AI tools and how they can be leveraged to streamline or improve People work — but not a requirement for the role.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• You’ve influenced senior executives through strategic people guidance in high-growth, high-change environments.
• Proven experience leading Peop