Human Resources Business Partner

Archetype; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an HR Business Partner in San Francisco, where you will manage employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition. With a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

401k with match

Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums

Unlimited paid time off

Paid sabbatical after every 6 years

Paid short-term disability

Extensive parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience in high-performing environments.
• Experienced in supporting remote-first and distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Leads talent acquisition and promotes employer brand.

Skills

Problem Solver

Empathetic Listener

Analytical Thinker

Exceptional Communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Job description

This range is provided by Archetype. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

At Archetype, you help clients think bigger, go further, and achieve more. With over 40 years of experience and 21 offices worldwide, you join a team of 650+ creative individuals turning ambitions into success.

Our people are the heart of our achievements. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, if you take pride in your work and have bold ambitions, Archetype might be the place for you. You are a creative thinker, problem solver, and storyteller. You thrive in a high-standard environment, where curiosity is encouraged, ambition celebrated, and kindness valued. As a self-motivated storyteller, you break new ground with strategic, creative campaigns. Your unique ideas and perspectives help us do our best work and make a difference in the world.

About You

We are looking for a skilled and highly collaborative HR professional to join our North America team as a HR Business Partner. The HR Business Partner is responsible for ensuring key people services are delivered for their assigned stakeholder group(s). An integral member of the regional and global HR team, this role partners with managers and leadership to manage employee relations, performance management, labor and employee relations, engagement and reward, training, and succession planning.

At your core, you’re an empathetic listener with a history of coaching and mentoring employees at all levels. Beyond that, you are a skilled problem-solver and a hands-on emerging leader not afraid of diving into the work. You are a charismatic and inspirational leader of people and teams and your collaborative mindset and enthusiasm can successfully lead teams through change.

What You Do

• Develops and implements action plans and strategies to attract, retain and develop talent across assigned stakeholder group(s) in North America
• Leads the talent acquisition process across multiple stakeholder groups and actively promotes the employer brand for the region.
• Consults on regional learning & development plans, implementing talent development solutions and training programs to address business needs - adjusting plans and budgets as needed to address the most critical priorities.
• Partners with regional leaders to deliver HR operations that effectively supports our people and our business across compensation, benefits, payroll, talent management and development, compliance and business planning.
• Consults on the overall benefits strategy and main point of contact answering day-to-day benefits and leave issues/questions from employees.
• Manages NA HR and operations staff, overseeing team project management, provides coaching, development and mentorship of junior staff.

What You Offer

• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in generalist practice, ideally within high-performing environments such as marketing, communications, or digital/tech-driven organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline; advanced certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) are a plus.
• Proven relationship-builder with the emotional intelligence and presence to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization — from junior employees to executive leadership.
• Experienced in supporting remote-first and distributed teams, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate connection, engagement, and consistency across virtual environments.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced, evolving work settings while maintaining clarity, composure, and strategic focus.
• Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, persuasive messaging and deliver impactful presentations with confidence.
• Trusted coach and mentor, able to develop others through feedback, empathy, and strong interpersonal judgment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR operations, employment law, and HR policy best practices, with a strong sense of when and how to adapt approaches to meet business and people needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, combining sound project management skills with business savvy and a consultative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Self-directed and proactive, capable of taking full ownership of programs and initiatives from concept to execution with minimal oversight.
• Analytical thinker and problem-solver, comfortable working with data to uncover insights, identify trends, and craft actionable, evidence-based recommendations.

Why Archetype

• A competitive compensation package, including:
• Annual salary range of $120,000-$150,000
• 401k with match
• Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous employment
• 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
• Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
• Archetype Academy, mentorship, and other programs to support career development
• A transparent, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

We’re now a Certified B Corporation in North America. As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. We are committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn, inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

If you meet some but not all of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you. We value unique backgrounds that bring new perspectives to our team, and know that many skills can be adapted or acquired. Strategic communications and marketing requires creativity and problem-solving, and we know that a diverse team of individuals with differing backgrounds brings out the best work.

Archetype is committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services and Human Resources Services

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