People Business Partner - Product & Tech

Smartsheet

2d • $103,750 - $126,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

Smartsheet is seeking a People Business Partner to support the Product & Tech organization, focusing on engineering and product teams. This role will partner with leadership to execute talent strategies, including workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, development, and retention. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting engineering-centric talent initiatives and collaborating with People & Culture Centers of Excellence. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the Bellevue, WA office.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of progressive People & Culture Business Partnership experience, with preference for experience supporting engineering or technical teams.
• Experience supporting engineering functions, with understanding of engineering organization dynamics, technical talent acquisition, engineer career progression, and engineering-specific retention challenges.
• Proven track record in a SaaS or software company environment preferred.
• Comfort working with employee data and organizational metrics; ability to identify trends and support leadership in data-informed decision-making.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with technical leaders and diverse team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field; or equivalent years of relatable Human Resources experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product & Tech leadership to support workforce planning and organizational needs, ensuring alignment to business objectives and priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering-aligned talent management frameworks including performance management, retention strategies, and development programs.
• Coach engineering managers on career development and management best practices; collaborate with the Employee Relations team to support performance feedback and employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional COEs to design and implement engineering-aligned talent systems and programs that remain competitive and support retention.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives that improve team effectiveness, clarify roles, and support engineering productivity.
• Serve as strategic advisor to Product & Tech leadership on organizational effectiveness, talent optimization, compensation alignment, and talent initiatives.
• Monitor organizational health metrics specific to engineering teams, identify trends and opportunities, and support leadership in translating insights into action.
• Support People & Culture initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level