Sr People Business Partner

Kentik

2d • $180,000 - $230,000 • Remote

About The Position

Kentik is seeking a strategic and hands-on Sr People Business Partner to join our People Team. Reporting to the VP of People and working as an individual contributor, you will serve as a key advisor and consultant to managers and leadership, driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and people-centric solutions that support Kentik’s growth. This role blends strategic business partnership with project leadership, ensuring Kentik People programs and practices enable the business to scale and foster a high-performance culture. You will serve as a visible ambassador of the People function and help influence our collective reputation as a trusted and forward-thinking partner to the business.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience as a strategic business partner or generalist, preferably within high-growth tech or SaaS environments
• Proven experience influencing and coaching senior leaders with confidence and credibility
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-functional HR programs with a project management mindset—balancing execution and strategic thinking
• Strong knowledge across core HR disciplines: employee relations, organizational design, performance management, leadership development, compensation, DEI, and workforce planning
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly to changing business needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; data-driven and outcomes-focused
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills with an ability to flex style based on audience and context
• Comfortable operating independently while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate profile is a strategic, agile, and emotionally intelligent advisor who builds and maintains trusted relationships with leaders, drives cross-functional initiatives, and uses data to inform people strategies.
• collaborative, organized,
• change-oriented partner
• balances big-picture thinking with timely hands-on execution

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior leaders to provide thought leadership and strategic People and HR consultation, aligning people strategies with business objectives
• Lead cross-functional People initiatives and programs from concept to execution (e.g., org design, engagement, performance, workforce planning), ensuring delivery on time and within scope
• Drive change management and organizational development efforts that increase agility, efficiency, and effectiveness across teams
• Act as a coach and advisor to leaders at all levels on team effectiveness, performance management, career development, and employee engagement
• Collaborate with People team counterparts to build and scale initiatives that support a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce
• Identify talent gaps, succession risks, and development opportunities; provide candid, data-informed insights to inform talent planning and org design
• Support and help shape the implementation of enterprise-wide programs (e.g., talent reviews, engagement surveys, competency frameworks), tailoring adoption for client groups
• Champion our culture and values, working as a cultural steward across leadership levels and business units
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the People function; proactively identify process enhancements and solutions to support organizational growth
• Remain flexible to support business-critical projects and ad hoc initiatives in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Benefits

• 100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• An annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
• Paid family & medical leave
• Open PTO
• A quarterly Wellness Day
• A minimum of 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account
• Home office reimbursement
• Stock options

What This Job Offers

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