Staff HR Business Partner

Snorkel AI•Redwood City, CA

21h•$192,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Snorkel is seeking a Staff HR Business Partner to develop and manage the people strategy for their Data as a Service (DaaS) organization. This rapidly growing team, which has more than tripled in size in the last six months, focuses on delivering high-quality data operations and AI deployment outcomes for AI teams and frontier labs. The DaaS organization includes forward-deployed engineers, delivery managers, and a supply team managing a diverse workforce. The role requires an HRBP experienced in complex environments, capable of handling workforce planning for both FTEs and contractors, fostering a high-performance culture, and maintaining connection to Snorkel's culture for a geographically dispersed team. The HRBP will partner directly with the DaaS GM and leadership team, requiring comfort with both operational details and strategic discussions. Ideal candidates will have a background in professional services, managed services, or a delivery-heavy tech organization, with experience supporting talent that delivers outcomes. This role is not suitable for generalist HRBPs seeking their first exposure to delivery organization complexity.

Requirements

8+ years of HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a strategic HR Business Partner role at a rapidly scaling technology company where you’ve navigated hypergrowth, scaling challenges, and ambiguity
HRBP experience in professional services, managed services, or a delivery-heavy tech org
Experience as an HRBP supporting an exec in a GM model
2+ years managing HRBPs or serving as an HRBP Team Lead
Proven expertise in organizational design, talent development, performance management, and leadership coaching
Strong understanding of contractor and contingent workforce models, including legal, compliance, and people-management considerations
Experience scaling people practices and programs across organizations during periods of significant growth
Strategic thinker who balances immediate people needs with long-term organizational health
Comfortable with ambiguity and changes in priorities; you know how to navigate and thrive in a startup environment
Action-oriented and pragmatic; you don’t wait for perfect information to move forward, and you embody a “do the job that needs doing” mentality
Proactive problem-solver who can spot organizational challenges before they escalate and propose thoughtful, data-informed solutions
Strong relationship builder with credibility across all levels; able to earn trust and influence leaders, managers, and ICs alike
Committed to continuous learning and improvement, especially in areas of AI and modern tools that can enhance HR effectiveness
Comfort with data analysis and using metrics to drive HR decisions and demonstrate impact

Responsibilities

Adapt and customize company-wide people programs to meet the specific needs of the DaaS organization while preserving what makes Snorkel special.
Proactively diagnose and address cultural challenges that emerge during rapid growth, serving as a thought partner to leadership on the people implications of business decisions.
Partner with leadership on organizational design, compensation strategy, and workforce planning, bringing a strong command of comp mechanics to inform how the business attracts, retains, and structures talent.
Shape how the DaaS org operates and comes together, advising on ways of working, team rituals, and how to use gatherings and offsites to build alignment and culture across a distributed, delivery-focused team.
Drive special projects and contribute to people strategy beyond the day-to-day, including geo expansion considerations and cross-functional initiatives that require an HR lens.
Coach and develop executives, leaders, and managers at all levels, supporting their personal growth and ability to lead effectively as the organization scales.
Build leadership capability across varied experience levels, maintaining cohesion, agility, and alignment with Snorkel's cultural values across expanding teams.
Navigate and resolve complex cross-functional dynamics and interpersonal challenges that inevitably arise during periods of significant growth.
Partner closely with HR team peers to design and execute cross-functional programs and initiatives that align with Snorkel AI’s overall people strategy.
Share expertise and insights to elevate the capabilities of the HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Wear multiple hats and do the work that needs doing, whether that’s jumping into a recruiting conversation, supporting an urgent people issue, or iterating on our feedback processes.