Director, HR Business Partner (Technology)

Heartflow; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartflow is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to partner with technology leaders, shaping organizational effectiveness and talent strategies for growth.

The role blends strategic thinking with operations and leadership to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture while guiding compensation planning and employee relations across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience as HR business partner/generalist, including 3+ years supporting technical functions.
• Up to 25% travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leaders (R&D & Product) to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR team to implement best practices.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Analyze HR metrics to advise leaders on workforce trends and health.
• Ensure compliance with laws and uphold ethical HR practices.

Skills

Partnering with leaders to drive biz

Experience supporting technical teams

Excellent communication skills

Strategic HR thinking

Change management

Employee relations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Admin

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About Heartflow

Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFRCT Analysis—provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart. Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMap™Analysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFRCT Analysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis). Our pipeline of products is growing and so is our team; join us in helping to revolutionize precision heartcare.

Heartflow is a publicly traded company (HTFL) that has received international recognition for exceptional strides in healthcare innovation, is supported by medical societies around the world, cleared for use in the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Canada, and has been used for more than 750,000 patients worldwide.

Role: Director, HR Business Partner

The Director, HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted partner and advisor to people leaders, driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent management, and compensation planning initiatives. This role requires an experienced HR professional with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to influence and implement HR strategies that support our company’s growth objectives.

This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and leadership skills to ensure our HR functions support the company’s overall objectives and foster positive employee experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology business leaders (R&D & Product) to understand their strategic objectives and align HR strategies to support business goals.
• Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency, including organizational design, change management, employee relations, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with the HR team to develop and implement best practices.
• Develop and implement strategies to foster a high-performance culture that promotes employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations to leaders on workforce trends, talent management strategies, and organizational health.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and uphold ethical standards in all HR practices.

Skills Needed

• Proven track record of partnering with leaders to drive business results through effective HR strategies and initiatives.
• Experience supporting technical teams (technology, engineering, R&D & product)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of HR best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with change management.
• Experience managing employee relations matters (investigation management).

Educational Requirements & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in HR as an HR business partner/generalist, including 3+ years supporting Technical Functions.
• Up to 25% of travel is required.

Compensation

This position has an estimated base salary of $220,000 - $270,000, bonus, and equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heartflow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Heartflow, including recruitment, hiring, training, relocation, promotion, and termination.