Lead Human Resources Business Partner

Handshake • San Francisco, CA

18d

About The Position

We’re hiring an HR Business Partner to support Engineering, Product, and Design across both of Handshake’s business units - Careers and Handshake AI. You’ll work closely with leaders and employees to help scale our culture, processes, and people programs as we grow. This role will be part traditional HRBP work (performance management, HR support, etc.) and part building processes and systems to help scale the business. We're looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, rapidly changing priorities, and intense operational cultures.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of HR experience, ideally in a tech or growth-stage environment
• Strong foundation in core HRBP functions (employee relations, performance, org change, coaching)
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Clear, empathetic communication and an instinct for balancing people and business needs
• Collaborative working style — enjoys partnering across teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a high-intensity, operational environment
• Experience working with Engineering, Product, and / or Design teams
• Familiarity with compensation frameworks and people analytics tools.
• Exposure to scaling teams and org change

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers on day-to-day people topics — performance, growth, engagement, and team dynamics.
• Support business leaders in building high-performing, inclusive teams through thoughtful people programs and data-driven insights.
• Help identify org design and talent needs as the team scales.
• Develop the leadership bench across Engineering, Product, and Design
• Drive execution of core people processes (performance, compensation, promotions, headcount planning).
• Support onboarding, learning, and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with People Ops, Recruiting, and Total Rewards to ensure smooth employee experiences.
• Help managers and employees navigate employee relations topics with judgment and care.
• Gather feedback and insights to inform improvements to our people programs and tools.
• Design and manage in-person programs and events for the team

Benefits

• Equity in a fast-growing company
• 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
• Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend
• Learning stipend, ongoing development
• Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
• Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
• Team outings & referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed