Senior People Partner Leader — Global HR for Tech

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

401k

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave program

Infertility benefits

Employee referral bonuses

Snacks and beverages in the Office

Job summary

Outreach is seeking a seasoned HR/People Business Partner to support the PDESS teams (Product, Design, Engineering, Security & Support). You will partner with senior leaders, coach managers, and lead a small distributed team across Prague and Hyderabad while shaping people strategy for a fast-growing company.

You will drive organizational design, workforce planning, performance processes, and employee relations, ensuring global HR practices with thoughtful localization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including significant time as an HR Business Partner or People Business Partner supporting technical functions (Product, Engineering, Security, IT, or similar)
• 2+ years of experience directly managing HR/People professionals, ideally across a distributed or international team
• Experience partnering with senior/executive-level leaders (VP and above) in a high-growth, fast-paced startup or SaaS environment
• Experience working within a scaling technology company where structure and process are still evolving
• Experience with development of HR Programs such as Performance Management (Reviews), Engagement Survey planning and development programs for startups
• Must have extensive experience of managing employee relations issues (including running investigations)
• A track record of balancing strategic planning with operational execution, demonstrating a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions, solve complex challenges, and drive measurable outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Adept at managing ambiguity and navigating through change with resilience and creativity
• Empathetic, vulnerable and passionate about driving the right business outcomes
• Effective verbal, written and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills. Experience using and presenting data to identify insights that drive actions
• Ability to relate to, influence and coach employees at all levels in the organization from individual contributors to Senior Leadership

Responsibilities

• Function as a consultant and counselor to key leaders and their respective organizations; engage in strategic planning meetings to incorporate business needs into HR programs and strategy.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with employment laws while mitigating risk and fostering trust.
• Provide coaching and leadership development to managers, equipping them with the tools and strategies to optimize team performance and foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Collaborate with other People Business Partners to develop People programs, such as: performance reviews, promotions, compensation cycles, and engagement surveys.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on org health, attrition risk, engagement, and team effectiveness.
• Lead efforts in team effectiveness and organizational change, driving process improvements, and ensuring seamless transitions during growth or restructuring.
• Directly managing and developing two Senior People Business Partners located in Prague, Czechia and Hyderabad, India

Skills

HR Business Partner

People leadership

Executive partnering

Change management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Talent strategy

Job description

Outreach is seeking a seasoned HR/People Business Partner to support the PDESS teams (Product, Design, Engineering, Security & Support). You will partner with senior leaders, coach managers, and lead a small distributed team across Prague and Hyderabad while shaping people strategy for a fast-growing company.

You will drive organizational design, workforce planning, performance processes, and employee relations, ensuring global HR practices with thoughtful localization.