Principal People Business Partner

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People Business Partner based in the United States. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to shape organizational effectiveness across a fast-growing, innovation-driven company. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, designing tailored people strategies that align with ambitious business objectives and evolving organizational needs. Rather than administering standard HR programs, you will develop customized solutions that enhance leadership effectiveness, organizational design, talent retention, and change management. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders while influencing company-wide people initiatives and future organizational growth. This position is ideal for a business-minded HR leader who thrives in complex, high-growth environments and enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive measurable business impact. Accountabilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute strategic people plans that support long-term business, product, and commercial objectives.
• Lead organizational design and change management initiatives, creating scalable structures and operating models that improve organizational effectiveness while supporting business growth.
• Diagnose organizational challenges, leadership dynamics, and team performance issues, providing tailored solutions that strengthen collaboration, engagement, and productivity.
• Develop customized talent, succession, and retention strategies by leveraging workforce insights and partnering closely with People Operations and Total Rewards teams.
• Prioritize and execute high-impact people initiatives that directly support business outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborate across departments including Finance, Information Security, Business Operations, Marketing, and executive leadership to align people strategies with organizational priorities.
• Contribute to the evolution of the People Business Partner function by establishing scalable frameworks, best practices, and, over time, supporting the development of a growing People Partner team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in People Business Partner, HR Business Partner, Organizational Development, Management Consulting, or related strategic people leadership roles.
• At least 2-3 years operating at the Director, Principal, or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, change management, workforce planning, leadership consulting, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience supporting high-growth AI, deep technology, biotechnology, research, or similarly complex, innovation-focused organizations.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable frameworks, operating models, and strategic people initiatives within dynamic, rapidly changing organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degrees such as an MBA, Master's, or PhD are advantageous.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy directly to commercial objectives, product development, and organizational performance.
• Excellent consulting, influencing, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to adapt leadership approaches across diverse teams.
• Highly analytical, execution-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments while balancing strategic planning with hands-on implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on geographic location:

• Tier 1: $250,000-$326,000
• Tier 2: $201,000-$291,600
• Tier 3: $185,000-$259,200

• Performance-based incentives or bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Equity participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents with generous employer contributions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid parental leave and inclusive family-building benefits.
• Flexible paid time off and company-wide seasonal breaks.
• Flexible remote work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development through internal learning programs, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth opportunities.

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