People Business Partner, G&A

Owner.com

5d•$155,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Owner is seeking a People Business Partner to join their expanding People Business Partner Team. This role is a key strategic partner, aligning People Ops initiatives with Owner's business goals. The position involves working closely with G&A leadership across functions such as Finance, Talent, Business Operations, Legal, and Marketing to help leaders scale high-performing, engaged, and resilient teams. As an embedded partner, the individual will act as a trusted advisor and coach, supporting leaders in areas like organizational design, performance management, talent planning, and change management. This role is designed to go beyond the traditional scope, operating much like a Chief of Staff for the business group, driving clarity, accountability, and execution. The opportunity is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact within a hyper-growth and innovative environment. This role is 100% remote and can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 + years of demonstrated experience in People Operations, with a focus on business partnership ideally supporting G&A or corporate functions within in a start-up environment.
Strong business partnership skills with the ability to influence leaders, navigate ambiguity, and drive organizational outcomes.
Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with the adaptability and resilience to manage competing priorities and evolving business needs.
Strong knowledge of employment law and People practices across the U.S & Canada.
Expertise in organizational development, including talent strategy, employee engagement, performance management, and building scalable, high-performing teams.
Excellent judgement and problem thinking skills.
Proficiency in HR tech stack (preferably Rippling HRIS & Lattice), with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and execution skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with G&A leadership to understand business priorities and develop People Ops strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, scalability, and high performance.
Partner with leaders on organizational design, headcount planning, and team structure to support evolving business needs and long-term growth.
Partner with Talent and leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent across G&A functions; support succession planning, leadership development initiatives, coaching strategies, and career frameworks.
Coach leaders through performance management, feedback, and accountability practices that reinforce a high talent density culture.
Champion initiatives that strengthen Owner’s culture and values while fostering employee engagement and connection across distributed teams.
Support leaders and teams through periods of growth, change, and transformation with thoughtful communication and execution.
Leverage People metrics and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of People programs.
Ensure People practices comply with applicable employment laws and support the needs of a distributed and global workforce.