Staff People Business Partner

EvenUp

. Advise C-suite and VP-level executives on talent implications of business strategy .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR expertise with a focus on strategic organizational design, workforce planning, and executive coaching. Capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable people solutions while navigating employee relations and change management.

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Strategic HR Business PartnerExecutive CoachingEmployee Relations ManagementOrganizational DesignCalifornia Employment Law Expertise

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningOrganizational RestructuringData-Driven Decision MakingHR Data Metrics AnalysisChange Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachExecutive PresenceMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Employee-Relations FrameworksProcess Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree in Organizational Development

Industry Keywords

High-Growth Technology EnvironmentPre-IPO ExperienceBusiness Strategy Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise C-suite and VP-level executives on talent implications of business strategy
Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives
Align talent supply and demand with organizational restructuring, business roadmaps, and financial planning cycles
Identify root causes of organizational challenges and build structural solutions
Coach executives and support leadership capability building
Navigate and resolve complex employee relations and change-management challenges
Develop scalable employee-relations frameworks and escalation protocols
Develop and present executive-ready people insights
Translate team insights into department-level recommendations
Mentor and connect the broader People team
Develop playbooks, process standards, and shared tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive HR experience
5-7 years operating as a strategic HRBP/People BP
Extensive experience directly supporting VP and C-level executives
Experience in a pre-IPO and high-growth, fast-paced technology environment
Deep business acumen and ability to decompose complex, ambiguous business problems into scalable People solutions
Strong executive presence with a collaborative, data-driven approach
Expertise in California and federal employment law
Ability to resolve urgent, complex employee relations cases
Exceptional ability to translate HR data metrics into influential narratives
High ownership mentality and ability to thrive in ambiguity
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree in organizational development, business, or HR management is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province
A home office stipend
401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees
Paid parental leave
A local in-person meet-up program
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