Senior People Business Partner

Summary

Join dbt Labs as a Senior People Business Partner, supporting the Engineering and G&A organizations. Partner with the CTO and CFO to align people strategies with business goals. Develop leaders and teams, drive organizational effectiveness, and foster an inclusive culture. Execute key People processes, including compensation planning and performance reviews. Collaborate with managers to assess employee performance and identify growth opportunities. Implement people solutions such as change management and leadership development. Support strategic and tactical initiatives, working with C- and VP-level leaders. This role requires strong leadership, influencing skills, and the ability to handle ambiguity.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HR Business Partner experience, partnering directly with c-level executives and senior leaders
• You’ve experienced supporting engineering teams and finance teams, which accelerates your ability to gain trust and establish credibility
• Ability to establish relationships and partnerships at all levels of the organization, including worked with and supported C- and VP level executives
• While not expected to be an expert at statutory requirements of all countries around the world, you have firsthand experience working for a high-growth company during their international expansion phase
• Exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills, and design, implement, and lead change management initiatives
• Proven track record demonstrating agility in an ever changing environment
• Critical thinking skills with creativity and the grit to skillfully problem solve and navigate dynamic, ambiguous situations
• Ability to handle ambiguity with ease
• Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision making skills and a sense of urgency
• Ability to work both tactically and strategically to get business needs met
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, without direct oversight

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted thought partner, consultant, and coach to the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Finance Officer
• Be the primary point of contact on all people related matters for team members at all levels in the respective groups you support
• Collaborate and coordinate with leaders, finance, and talent acquisition teams on workforce planning, focusing on talent development, retention, and growth opportunities
• Execute key People processes, including compensation planning, performance reviews, engagement surveys, and other People programs within designated groups
• Collaborate with managers to assess employee performance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend appropriate development initiatives
• Collect and analyze data to deliver insights and drive recommendations that support the business
• Implement people solutions that meet the needs of the business, such as change management, leadership development, and organizational design initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to business leaders through organizational changes, growth, challenges, and other key business matters
• Work with leadership on succession planning, identifying critical roles within the organization and developing strategies to maintain a robust talent pipeline
• Support or lead special projects, such as process optimization, policy implementation, and facilitating high-performance team workshops

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Flexible stipends for: Health & Wellness
• Home Office Setup
• Cell Phone & Internet
• Learning & Development
• Office Space