Staff People Partner, EPD
About The Position
Horizon3 is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to help the company scale through its next phase of growth. The Staff People Partner will work closely with leaders and employees across Engineering, Product, Design, Security Research, and Data, advising on organizational change, manager development, team effectiveness, and people strategies that support business execution. Working alongside HRBPs and People Operations partners, this role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment. The role supports high-performing technical organizations as they grow and deliver an ambitious product roadmap. It advises on organizational design, workforce planning, resourcing, performance, talent development, and organizational health; helps leaders navigate change and employee relations; and partners with People Operations to build scalable programs and processes. The company is fully remote, and the role may require up to 10% travel. Candidates are preferably located in the Bay Area.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of HR Business Partner experience supporting high-growth technology organizations.
- Experience partnering with Engineering, Product, or other technical organizations through rapid growth and change.
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate business priorities into practical people strategies.
- Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels using data, sound judgment, and credibility.
- Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and performance management.
- Strong judgment in employee relations and navigating complex people situations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a builder mindset.
- Experience supporting globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Deep knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and scalable people programs.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably located in the Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Design, Security Research, and Data leaders to scale high-performing organizations and support delivery of the product roadmap.
- Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and resourcing strategies aligned with changing business and product priorities.
- Coach managers and leaders on scaling teams, leading through change, developing talent, and building strong management practices.
- Help leaders establish clear expectations, accountability, continuous feedback, and consistent performance standards.
- Partner with Engineering leadership and Finance on headcount planning, hiring prioritization, and organizational investments.
- Drive talent reviews, calibration, succession planning, and promotion discussions.
- Use organizational health, engagement, attrition, and workforce data to identify risks, inform decisions, and improve team effectiveness.
- Support organizational changes and help teams stay aligned, engaged, and able to execute.
- Accelerate new managers’ and leaders’ effectiveness through coaching, onboarding, and ongoing leadership development.
- Manage employee relations matters with sound judgment, balancing business objectives, employee experience, and organizational risk.
- Partner with People Operations to build scalable people programs, processes, and manager enablement.
- Serve as a trusted thought partner, bringing data, business insight, and practical solutions to people decisions.
Benefits
- Equity package in the form of stock options for full-time roles.
- Health insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Flexible vacation policy.
- Generous parental leave.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
