Senior People Partner

Summary

Join Deputy, a global SaaS remote-first workforce management company, as a Senior/Lead People Partner. You will be a key advisor and coach to leaders and people managers within our GTM (Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success) teams across the AMER and UK regions. This role involves implementing core People programs, guiding performance and engagement initiatives, and shaping the employee experience. You will play a critical leadership role in driving execution of people strategies, partnering with People Ops, Talent, and Comp & Benefits to build a high-care, high-performance, inclusive, and people-first culture. The position requires strong HR Business Partner experience in a fast-paced environment, particularly with GTM teams. Deputy offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or People Partner in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (preferably SaaS or tech)
• Strong background supporting GTM/commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success)
• Skilled in coaching managers, navigating complex people issues, and guiding strategic organizational change
• Confident in giving and receiving direct, compassionate feedback and operating with discretion
• Strong knowledge of US employment law; global experience (UK experience is a plus)
• Effective communicator who can influence at all levels and thrive in a collaborative, global team
• Proficient with modern HR systems and tools (Rippling, Lattice, Lever preferred)
• A people-first mindset combined with strong business acumen and curiosity

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and other GTM leaders and managers across AMER & UK, offering guidance on org health, performance, development, and engagement
• Support people managers in applying performance frameworks (e.g., RAD, Radical Candor) to build accountability, deliver feedback, and grow talent
• Lead and support programs including engagement survey action planning, org design changes, internal mobility, and succession planning conversations
• Provide day-to-day HR support for team members including coaching, employee relations, performance management, and policy guidance
• Collaborate with People team counterparts (Ops, Talent, TA, Comp & Benefits) to launch and embed key people programs in your region/function
• Serve as the frontline owner for key initiatives across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, ensuring consistency and alignment with company business objectives and values
• Analyze people data to spot trends and make recommendations that strengthen team performance and engagement
• Partner closely with leadership on organizational planning, change management, and team effectiveness discussions
• Advocate for inclusion, trust, and team belonging through role-modeling and thoughtful program delivery

Benefits

• Ownership in the company via Share Options
• Company match 401k plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Commuter reimbursement program
• Flexible remote-first work policy
• Company wide development and coaching