Senior Manager, People Business Partner

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 156,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

BILL, a leading fintech innovator, seeks a Senior Manager, People Business Partner to partner with engineering leaders, translating priorities into practical people solutions that boost organizational effectiveness and growth.

You will drive workforce planning, design, and talent management, coaching leaders through changes, and collaborating with COE, TA, Total Rewards, and People Analytics to deliver impact at scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR/People experience including HRBP work with senior leaders.
• Experience supporting engineering, product, or other technical teams in SaaS/fintech.
• Hands-on in performance and talent management, employee relations, org design, change management, engagement.
• Ability to coach leaders with credibility, balancing business needs with employee experience.
• Familiarity with engineering talent dynamics, ladders, and retention in competitive markets.
• Data-informed approach with people analytics; Workday experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted People partner for engineering leaders, translating priorities into people solutions.
• Drive workforce planning, org design, and talent reviews in partnership with COE teams.
• Coach managers through org changes, performance concerns, and employee relations matters.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards on hiring, offers, and leveling for technical roles.
• Monitor engagement, retention signals, and develop targeted action plans with leaders.
• Enable People Operations with analytics and process improvements across groups.

Job description

Innovate with purpose

At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.

Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We're remote-first, with office spaces in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT — and opportunities to connect in person when it counts. BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.

Make your impact at a leading Fintech Company

BILL is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Senior Manager, People Business Partner to partner with a group of engineering leaders within our Technology organization. Reporting to the Director, People Business Partner, you will serve as the day‑to‑day People partner for your aligned leaders and their teams, translating business priorities into practical people solutions that drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen engagement, and support BILL's next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership with Engineering Leaders

• Act as the trusted People partner to a set of engineering leaders who report to the CTO, understanding their goals, team structures, and talent needs.

• Support workforce planning and org design for your aligned teams, helping leaders structure teams to scale effectively.

• Use data, insights, and external benchmarks to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and bring clear recommendations to your leaders and the Director.

• Partner with the Director to ensure your supported groups align with the broader Technology people strategy.

People Business Partnership & Employee Relations

• Drive core people processes with your client groups, including performance management, calibration, talent reviews, succession planning, promotions, and leveling, in partnership with COE teams.

• Coach leaders and managers through org changes, performance concerns, team dynamics, and employee relations situations, providing balanced, scalable, and compliant guidance.

• Partner with Employee Relations on complex cases and investigations, escalating appropriately and following through on resolution.

• Build manager capability through coaching, office hours, and just‑in‑time guidance on core people practices.

Engineering Talent & Retention

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards to support hiring, offers, compensation decisions, and leveling for technical roles.

• Monitor engagement and retention signals within engineering teams, and work with leaders to build targeted action plans.

• Support career development conversations and growth paths for engineers and engineering managers, in partnership with Learning & Organizational Development.

People Operations & Enablement

• Work with People Shared Services, People Technology, and People Analytics to ensure accurate and timely delivery of core HR processes for your aligned groups.

• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve people processes, leveraging Workday, analytics, and self‑service tools.

• Apply HR programs, policies, and practices consistently and compliantly while allowing for appropriate business nuance.

Culture & Inclusion

• Champion BILL's values (Humble, Authentic, Passionate, Accountable, and Fun) by modeling inclusive leadership and supporting equitable practices across the employee lifecycle.

• Support change initiatives within your client groups, ensuring clear communication and strong adoption of new programs and operating rhythms.

• Contribute to team‑wide projects and share best practices with fellow People Business Partners.

We'd love to chat if you have:

• 7+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.

• Experience supporting engineering, product, or other technical teams, ideally in a SaaS, fintech, or technology company.

• Hands‑on experience with performance and talent management, employee relations, org design, change management, and employee engagement.

• Ability to coach leaders and managers with credibility, balancing business needs with employee experience and compliance.

• Familiarity with engineering talent dynamics, such as technical career ladders, leveling, and retention in competitive talent markets.

• A data‑informed approach and comfort with people analytics and HR technology (Workday experience preferred).

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust with leaders, managers, and employees.

• A growth mindset, resilience, and a passion for building equitable, people‑centric solutions that support BILL's mission and values.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary ranges noted below roles in the specific geographic zones

Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles County

$156,400—$195,700 USD

Zone 2: CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County), Austin TX, Massachusetts

$140,800—$176,200 USD

Zone 3: Utah (includes Utah office), Dallas TX, Houston TX, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania

$132,900—$166,400 USD

What’s in it for you?

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast‑paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.

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