Principal People Business Partner, Software

Agility Robotics

. Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders across Software, AI/ML, Innovation, and Product Management .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management, with a strong ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic people initiatives in high-growth technology environments.

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HRBP ExperienceOrganizational DesignWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementTalent Management

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Hard Skills

People StrategyPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent ReviewsOrganizational Capability Initiatives

Soft Skills

CoachingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingInterpersonal Conflict ResolutionInfluencing Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

High-Growth Technology EnvironmentSoftwareAI/MLEngineeringProduct Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders across Software, AI/ML, Innovation, and Product Management
Translate business strategy, organizational priorities, and future capability needs into people and organizational strategies
Provide insights on organizational health, talent trends, workforce capabilities, and business performance
Anticipate organizational challenges and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent outcomes, and employee experience
Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, team structure, spans and layers, succession planning, and scaling capabilities
Establish performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives and business outcomes
Coach leaders through complex performance, talent, and employee relations matters
Lead talent planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and organizational capability initiatives
Assess development needs and help close critical capability gaps
Use people data and organizational insights to diagnose challenges and recommend interventions
Help leaders build high-performing, inclusive, and accountable teams
Develop and execute change strategies for organizational transformation and business growth
Advise through reorganizations, team restructuring, leadership changes, workforce planning decisions, and significant organizational changes
Assess organizational readiness, stakeholder impact, communication needs, and change risks
Help leaders navigate ambiguity while maintaining engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness
Identify organizational friction and improve team collaboration, communication, and execution
Lead or contribute to People strategies, policies, programs, and processes
Improve People processes, systems, and programs and drive execution
Partner across the People organization on connected, scalable initiatives
Evaluate and enhance remote and hybrid work environments and resources
Monitor employee feedback, engagement, and culture metrics
Evaluate People program effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements
Serve as a senior subject-matter expert and thought leader within the People organization
Share expertise and best practices with People Business Partners and team members
Mentor and develop People Business Partners and other People team members
Establish and evolve People Business Partner practices and frameworks
Influence stakeholders and drive alignment on complex, high-impact people initiatives
Represent the People organization in cross-functional and executive-level discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including significant HRBP experience supporting technical organizations in a high-growth technology environment
Experience partnering with senior and executive leaders in complex, rapidly scaling organizations
Experience supporting technical organizations such as Software, AI/ML, Engineering, Product, Innovation, or other specialized technology functions
Ability to translate business strategy into people strategy and influence organizational decisions at a senior level
Strong organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change management experience
Ability to coach senior leaders through complex performance, talent, organizational, and employee relations matters
Expertise resolving complex interpersonal and team conflicts
Exceptional judgment and discretion with sensitive, confidential, and high-impact organizational matters
Comfort navigating ambiguity and frequent change, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Ability to build credibility with senior leaders and influence stakeholders across cross-functional teams
Strong business acumen and ability to translate organizational insights into actionable recommendations
Professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities strategically and effectively
Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive complex work from strategy through execution
Ability to travel 10–20%
Authorization to work in the USA
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred as a bonus
Experience in both large technology companies and startups is a bonus
Experience building or scaling People programs, processes, or infrastructure in a high-growth environment is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Plan with a 6% company match
Company stock options
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
Benefits eligibility on the first day of employment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, for exempt employees
10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually, for non-exempt employees
Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments at Salem and Pittsburgh locations
Generous paid parental leave programs
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation assistance for eligible roles
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles