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We’re hiring an HR Business Partner to support Engineering, Product, and Design across both of Handshake’s business units - Careers and Handshake AI. You’ll work closely with leaders and employees to help scale our culture, processes, and people programs as we grow. This role will be part traditional HRBP work (performance management, HR support, etc.) and part building processes and systems to help scale the business. We're looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, rapidly changing priorities, and intense operational cultures.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a trusted partner to managers on day-to-day people topics — performance, growth, engagement, and team dynamics
Support business leaders in building high-performing, inclusive teams through thoughtful people programs and data-driven insights
Help identify org design and talent needs as the team scales
Develop the leadership bench across Engineering, Product, and Design
Drive execution of core people processes (performance, compensation, promotions, headcount planning)
Support onboarding, learning, and development initiatives
Collaborate with People Ops, Recruiting, and Total Rewards to ensure smooth employee experiences
Help managers and employees navigate employee relations topics with judgment and care
Gather feedback and insights to inform improvements to our people programs and tools
Design and manage in-person programs and events for the team
Requirements:
5-10 years of HR experience, ideally in a tech or growth-stage environment
Strong foundation in core HRBP functions (employee relations, performance, org change, coaching)
Comfort operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities
Clear, empathetic communication and an instinct for balancing people and business needs
Collaborative working style — enjoys partnering across teams
Nice to have:
Experience supporting a high-intensity, operational environment
Experience working with Engineering, Product, and / or Design teams
Familiarity with compensation frameworks and people analytics tools