Principal People Business Partner

BlackLine Systems Development & Services Private Limited; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open culture

Diversity & inclusion

Professional development

Job summary

BlackLine is seeking a Principal, HR Business Partner for the Product and Technology organization. This strategic individual contributor will shape talent strategy, coach senior leaders, and lead complex organizational design and cross‑functional HR initiatives across a global scope.

The role requires 12+ years of HR experience, with at least 6 years in a strategic HRBP capacity supporting executives, and a strong track record of influencing C‑level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience supporting senior executive leaders
• Experience influencing C‑level executives
• Ability to lead complex cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority
• Strong business and financial acumen with strategic talent planning
• Demonstrated curiosity and adoption of AI in HR work

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy for Product and Technology leaders.
• Act as chief consultant on complex organizational design and large transformations.
• Own end‑to‑end talent strategy, including executive succession planning.
• Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness and organizational dynamics.
• Drive high‑impact cross‑functional HR initiatives from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with a global team of HR partners (EMEA & APJ).

Skills

Executive HR strategy

Organizational design

Talent & succession

Leadership coaching

Cross‑functional initiatives

C‑level partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Make Your Mark:

The Principal, HR Business Partner for the Product and Technology organization acts as a strategic HR advisor to the leadership team. In this individual contributor role, you will leverage deep subject matter expertise to lead the creation, design, and implementation of innovative people strategies that foster a culture of high performance and drive our most critical business objectives. You will be a key influencer, shaping the talent agenda and acting as a coach to senior leaders.

You’ll Get To:

• Executive HR Strategy: Function as the lead HR strategist and thought partner for the leaders of the Product and Technology organizations. Influence the business and talent agenda through deep expertise and data‑driven, forward‑thinking insights.
• Complex Organizational Design: Act as the lead consultant on complex organizational design challenges, large‑scale transformations, and change leadership.
• Talent & Succession Strategy: Own the end‑to‑end talent strategy for the Product and Technology groups, from executive succession planning to enhancing talent density. Lead the organization through talent reviews, and partner with leaders to build actionable development plans.
• Leadership Coaching & Development: Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to senior leaders, providing expert counsel on leadership effectiveness, organizational dynamics, and complex employee relations issues. Lead the diagnosis and design of executive and leadership development interventions.
• Lead Cross‑Functional Initiatives: Drive the most complex, high‑impact, cross‑functional HR initiatives and projects for the Product and Technology organization from conception to completion.
• Collaborate and partner with a global team of business partners in EMEA and APJ.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 6 years in a strategic HR Business Partner role supporting senior executive leaders, preferably in a fast‑paced, global technology or product‑centric organization.
• Demonstrated experience influencing C‑level executives and driving enterprise‑wide people initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead complex, ambiguous, and cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority, from initial concept through to execution.
• Exceptional business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate business strategy into a comprehensive, long‑range talent strategy.
• Demonstrated track record of using AI to elevate your work, and a curiosity to be a first adopter in all things AI

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:

• A technology‑based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem‑solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world’s most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It’s a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner’s continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in‑person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.

Salary Range:

$175,000.00-$219,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement:

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant’s prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.

In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On‑Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model – for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

Accommodations:

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.