Strategic HR Business Partner - Org Design & Growth

Expa; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Fresh Lunch

Commuter Support

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Comprehensive Coverage

Parental Leave

Retirement & Ownership

Team Connection

Job summary

Collective is a fast-growing platform helping independent professionals thrive. We’re seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders and help shape how we organize, perform, and grow in a high-growth environment.

You’ll coach managers, lead org design and workforce planning, own performance and compensation cycles, and turn people data into actionable insights. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to strengthen our people practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an HR Business Partner supporting technical or fast-moving organizations.
• Advising senior leaders across multiple functions.
• Strong org design, workforce planning, and change management skills.
• Experience owning performance and compensation cycles.
• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals and navigating employee relations issues.
• Comfort working in an HRIS and turning people data into a clear story for leaders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust at all levels.
• Interest in applying AI to sharpen performance management, coaching, and trainer effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers on organizational, leadership, and people matters.
• Support employees and managers through the employee lifecycle, partnering with Recruiting, Finance, Legal and People team members as needed.
• Partner with leaders on org design, workforce planning, and talent development to support evolving business needs.
• Coach managers through performance, employee relations, and team dynamics, ensuring fair handling and adherence to values.
• Lead People work streams from idea through execution with clear recommendations and tradeoff analyses.
• Lead and improve core People programs, including performance management, manager effectiveness, engagement, and compensation cycles.
• Use people data, Rippling, and AI-enabled tools to identify insights and create leverage across People processes.
• Spot trends across teams and translate insights into practical improvements to People practices.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Advising senior leaders

Org design

Workforce planning

Change management

Performance management

Compensation cycles

Employee relations

Communication

AI in HR

Data storytelling

Tools

Rippling

HRIS

Job description

Collective is a fast-growing platform helping independent professionals thrive. We’re seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders and help shape how we organize, perform, and grow in a high-growth environment.

You’ll coach managers, lead org design and workforce planning, own performance and compensation cycles, and turn people data into actionable insights. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to strengthen our people practices.