People Partner

Verkada•San Mateo, CA

13d•$160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We are looking for an exceptional People Partner (sometimes known externally as HR Business Partners) to join our growing People team. This is a pivotal role as a People Partner in our San Mateo office, providing you with a unique opportunity to shape and drive people strategies in a fast-scaling environment. As a People Partner, you will work closely with a specific business group and its executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies that enhance performance, growth, and employee engagement. From advising on employee relations to building career development programs, you’ll play a crucial role in creating an outstanding employee experience. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, requiring a proactive, strategic thinker who is eager to drive impactful people initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
8+ years experience -- HR/People Business Partner experience; or Head of People at a startup; or leadership development; or adjacent role.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and align People initiatives with business objectives, translating strategy into plans for execution.
Data-driven decision maker & strong problem solver who can find root causes of issues and gain leadership support to address them.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to executives and employees, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
Problem-solve and implement strategic programs to help your department scale and meet its business goals -- such as leadership enablement and coaching, analyzing compensation levels, building career paths, professional development, retention strategy, and performance management.
Analyze data across various sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Coach managers to enhance their leadership capabilities, fostering high-performing and engaged teams.
Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally sound resolutions.
Drive cross-company programs to benefit our entire employee base.

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits