Director, People Business Partner (R&D)
About The Position
FloQast is seeking a sophisticated, strategically-minded Director, People Business Partner (R&D) to serve as the dedicated resource for our R&D Group. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex technical objectives and human capital strategy. You will operate as a trusted advisor to the Chief Technology Officer, SVP of Product, and the broader R&D leadership team, ensuring that our organizational structure, leadership pipeline, and talent initiatives are perfectly synchronized with our product roadmap. The ideal candidate possesses a deep fluency in the software development lifecycle and a proven ability to navigate the unique cultural nuances of a high-growth technical environment. You will not merely manage HR programs; you will architect the people-systems that enable our most technical minds to perform at their peak. Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time. This role has a requirement of working in office 3 days per week, which may be subject to change based on team and business needs, as determined by the department leader. Please note that this requirement is subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted in the future.
Requirements
- You understand the nuances of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You know the difference between a DevOps engineer and a Backend engineer and can speak fluently about sprints, technical debt, and shipping code.
- 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior People Business Partner role specifically supporting R&D within a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
- Proven ability to build trust and influence at the C-suite and VP levels. You are a confident advisor who can navigate complex organizational dynamics with poise and professional maturity.
- Track record of working closely with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams on day-to-day tasks and large-scale impactful projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading People strategies during periods of rapid scale (e.g., doubling headcount, international expansion, or post-IPO).
- Expert-level ability to interpret data and use it to tell a compelling story that drives executive action.
- Adept at integrating AI-driven insights and automation to streamline organizational design and talent analytics, enabling more agile decision-making in fast-paced SaaS environments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex people strategies in a clear, relatable way.
- BA/BS degree required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in HR/Organizational Development) or high-level HR certification (SHRM-SCP/SPHR) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary consultant to the CTO and SVP of Product, and their respective organizations. Align people strategies (workforce planning, org design, culture initiatives) with the technical roadmap and release cycles.
- Lead the evolution of our technical career ladders. Ensure engineers and product managers have clear, transparent growth paths from Individual Contributor to Principal/Architect levels, and dual paths into Management.
- Foster an R&D environment that balances high-velocity delivery, customer demands, and roadmap deliverables while continuing to harness and develop the R&D culture to be relentless, competitive, and balanced.
- Coach and mentor technical leads and managers—many of whom are brilliant technologists growing into first time people leadership—helping them master the art of feedback, conflict resolution, and team motivation.
- Analyze engagement data, turnover trends, and hiring metrics specifically within the R&D group to provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Ops, and other partners to ensure People programs and processes are effectively implemented and aligned to business needs.
- Partner with Finance, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and People Ops to align on headcount strategy, workforce planning, and organizational scalability.
- Support the execution of People programs — including performance cycles, compensation planning, promotions, and talent reviews — within your assigned groups.
- Any other tasks that may be assigned to help the company meet its goals
Benefits
- FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
