People Business Partner – Product & Tech

Smartsheet

. Partner with Product & Tech leadership to support workforce planning and organizational needs, ensuring alignment to business objectives and priorities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,750 - $126,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent management frameworks, organizational design, and workforce planning, with a strong focus on supporting engineering teams and optimizing talent initiatives. Proficient in data-informed decision-making and enhancing organizational effectiveness through collaboration with leadership.

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People & Culture Business PartnershipEngineering Talent ManagementData-Informed Decision-MakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

Talent Management FrameworksPerformance ManagementRetention StrategiesOrganizational DesignWorkforce PlanningEmployee Data AnalysisTechnical Talent AcquisitionCareer Development CoachingOrganizational Health MetricsSaaS Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCollaborationCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Industry Keywords

Engineering Organization DynamicsEmployee RelationsTalent OptimizationCompensation AlignmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Product & Tech leadership to support workforce planning and organizational needs, ensuring alignment to business objectives and priorities
Support development and implementation of engineering-aligned talent management frameworks, including performance management, retention strategies, and development programs
Coach engineering managers on career development and management best practices
Collaborate with Employee Relations on performance feedback and employee relations matters
Collaborate with cross-functional Centers of Excellence to design and implement engineering-aligned talent systems and programs
Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives that improve team effectiveness, clarify roles, and support engineering productivity
Advise Product & Tech leadership on organizational effectiveness, talent optimization, compensation alignment, and talent initiatives
Monitor engineering-team organizational health metrics, identify trends and opportunities, and help leadership translate insights into action
Support People & Culture initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of progressive People & Culture Business Partnership experience, with preference for experience supporting engineering or technical teams
Experience supporting engineering functions, with understanding of engineering organization dynamics, technical talent acquisition, engineer career progression, and engineering-specific retention challenges
Proven track record in a SaaS or software company environment preferred
Comfort working with employee data and organizational metrics; ability to identify trends and support leadership in data-informed decision-making
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with technical leaders and diverse team members
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field; or equivalent years of relatable Human Resources experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Market competitive incentive opportunity