1d ago
Director, People Business Partner (R&D)
San Jose, California
โจ $215k-$285k / yearest.
full-timedirectorsoftware
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll align people strategies with the technical roadmap as the dedicated resource for the R&D Group. You'll architect talent initiatives and career ladders to enable high-growth engineering teams to perform at their peak. This role bridges complex technical goals with human capital strategy.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Advise CTO and SVP of Product on people strategy alignment with technical roadmap.
- Develop and evolve technical career ladders and growth paths.
- Foster R&D culture balancing velocity, customer demands, and team health.
- Coach technical leads and managers on feedback, conflict resolution, and motivation.
๐ Requirements
- 10+ years of HR experience with 5+ years as senior People Business Partner supporting R&D.
- Executive presence to build trust and influence at C-suite and VP levels.
- Expert-level analytical skills to interpret data and drive executive action.
- Experience leading People strategies during rapid scale (e.g., headcount doubling, international expansion).
โจ Nice to Have
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in HR/OD) or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification.
- AI-driven insights integration for organizational design.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Flexible PTO
- ๐ฐ Equity offerings
- ๐ฅ Health insurance
- ๐ 401(k) match
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Panel Interviewยท 60 min
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