People Business Partner III, Engineering – Product

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. Serve as the primary People partner to VP-level and senior leaders across Tech and Product .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Strategy, Organizational Design, and Change Management, with a strong focus on coaching leaders and driving performance outcomes. Proven ability to leverage data and insights to inform people strategies and improve organizational health.

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People Strategy DevelopmentOrganizational DesignChange ManagementCoaching and Leadership DevelopmentData Analysis and Insights

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsSuccession PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessTalent ManagementAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationScalable Solutions DesignHR Program Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing DecisionsAccountabilityPrioritizationNavigating Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Tech OrganizationsProduct OrganizationsSenior Leadership SupportPerformance StandardsOrganizational Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary People partner to VP-level and senior leaders across Tech and Product
Build relationships and influence decisions on organizational effectiveness, talent, and performance
Own and drive people strategy for aligned organizations
Translate business priorities into actionable plans and outcomes
Lead workforce planning, including organizational design, headcount strategy, and succession planning
Elevate performance standards by reinforcing expectations, guiding calibration discussions, and driving accountability
Coach and challenge leaders on performance management, employee relations, team effectiveness, and organizational change
Identify patterns and root causes and design scalable solutions improving organizational health and efficiency
Lead and support restructures, leadership transitions, and team realignments
Use data, insights, and feedback to inform recommendations and leadership decisions
Partner with Talent Acquisition, People Development, Compensation, and People Operations
Improve People programs and processes for scalability, consistency, and business impact
Report to the Sr. Manager, People Business Partner for Tech & Product

Requirements

What you’ll need

Travel to other US offices, as needed
Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or relevant field
6+ years as a People Business Partner supporting senior leaders in Engineering and Product organizations
Demonstrated ability to partner with VP-level stakeholders and above
Strong coaching skills to challenge and develop leaders at multiple levels
Proven experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Deep experience managing complex employee relations and performance issues with sound judgment and a balanced approach
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable people strategies
Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while navigating ambiguity
Proven track record of driving cross-functional work and delivering results through others
Preferred: experience supporting Tech/Product teams through rapid scaling or organizational maturity
Preferred: success leading large-scale, cross-functional HR programs beyond standard PBP duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Exceptional benefits package
Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
Employer-matched 401(k) plan
A fun environment where work-life balance is valued
Medical, financial, and other benefits
Equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, depending on the position offered