Director, People Business Partner

Summary

Join EvenUp, a rapidly growing vertical SaaS company, as their Director, People Business Partners! Lead the People Partnering strategy for Engineering, Product & Design, and Go-to-Market organizations. You will serve as a senior advisor to functional executives, manage a team of People Business Partners, and drive talent and workforce strategies. This hands-on role requires strategic leadership in a fast-paced environment and deep expertise in organizational design, performance management, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will partner with senior leaders, handle employee relations, and use data to inform talent decisions. EvenUp offers attractive benefits and perks, including various insurance plans, flexible paid time off, retirement benefits, and a home office stipend.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in People/HR, including 6+ years as a People Business Partner to technical and/or customer-facing teams in high-growth environments
• Experience leading and managing other HR or People Business Partners
• Proven experience partnering directly with senior leaders in Engineering, Product, Design, or GTM
• Deep knowledge of org design, performance management, talent development, and team effectiveness
• Outstanding relationship-building and coaching skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and sound judgment
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment law; Canadian expertise is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead People Partnering for Core Functions: Serve as the lead People Partner for Engineering, Product, Design, and GTM, partnering directly with executives to align people strategies with business goals
• Manage & Develop a Team: Grow and manage a team of People Business Partners, ensuring they are equipped to support their client groups with high-impact, scalable solutions
• Coach & Advise Senior Leaders: Be a thought partner to functional leaders, providing strategic guidance on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, change management, and team dynamics
• Drive Talent and Workforce Strategies: Collaborate on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, career architecture, and team health for high-growth functions
• Elevate Performance & Development: Champion a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and performance management programs that foster clarity, accountability, and growth
• Oversee Complex Employee Relations: Handle escalated employee relations issues with care and legal compliance, partnering with Legal and senior leaders to ensure appropriate outcomes
• Bring Data to the Table: Use people analytics, engagement data, and qualitative feedback to inform talent decisions and influence business strategy
• Collaborate Across the People Team: Work closely with colleagues in Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards, and People Ops to deliver cohesive, strategic support to client groups
• Support Culture & Belonging: Be an active steward of EvenUp’s values and help embed inclusive practices across all people initiatives and business decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pre-IPO tech startups or rapidly scaling environments is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting both technical and revenue-generating teams
• Prior work in both U.S. and Canadian employment contexts
• A passion for mission-driven work and building high-trust, high-performance cultures

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
• Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability
• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province
• A home office stipend
• 401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees
• Paid parental leave
• A local in-person meet-up program
• Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto