Staff HR Business Partner

We're looking for a Staff HR Business Partner to build and own the people strategy for Snorkel's Data as a Service (DaaS) organization. This role is hybrid (3 days/week in office) in San Francisco, CA. The DaaS org is a delivery-first team that has more than tripled in size over the last six months, with no signs of slowing. They deliver high-quality data operations and AI deployment outcomes for frontier labs and AI teams.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership: Adapt and customize company-wide people programs to meet the specific needs of the DaaS organization while preserving what makes Snorkel special; Proactively diagnose and address cultural challenges that emerge during rapid growth, serving as a thought partner to leadership on the people implications of business decisions; Partner with leadership on organizational design, compensation strategy, and workforce planning, bringing a strong command of comp mechanics to inform how the business attracts, retains, and structures talent; Shape how the DaaS org operates and comes together, advising on ways of working, team rituals, and how to use gatherings and offsites to build alignment and culture across a distributed, delivery-focused team; Drive special projects and contribute to people strategy beyond the day-to-day, including geo expansion considerations and cross-functional initiatives that require an HR lens; Leadership Coaching and Development: Coach and develop executives, leaders, and managers at all levels, supporting their personal growth and ability to lead effectively as the organization scales; Build leadership capability across varied experience levels, maintaining cohesion, agility, and alignment with Snorkel's cultural values across expanding teams; Navigate and resolve complex cross-functional dynamics and interpersonal challenges that inevitably arise during periods of significant growth; HR Team Collaboration and Peer Leadership: Partner closely with HR team peers to design and execute cross-functional programs and initiatives that align with Snorkel AI’s overall people strategy; Share expertise and insights to elevate the capabilities of the HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing; Wear multiple hats and do the work that needs doing, whether that’s jumping into a recruiting conversation, supporting an urgent people issue, or iterating on our feedback processes

Requirements

8+ years of HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a strategic HR Business Partner role at a rapidly scaling technology company where you’ve navigated hypergrowth, scaling challenges, and ambiguity; HRBP experience in professional services, managed services, or a delivery-heavy tech org; Experience as an HRBP supporting an exec in a GM model; 2+ years managing HRBPs or serving as an HRBP Team Lead; Proven expertise in organizational design, talent development, performance management, and leadership coaching; Strong understanding of contractor and contingent workforce models, including legal, compliance, and people-management considerations; Experience scaling people practices and programs across organizations during periods of significant growth; Strategic thinker who balances immediate people needs with long-term organizational health; Comfortable with ambiguity and changes in priorities; you know how to navigate and thrive in a startup environment; Action-oriented and pragmatic; you don’t wait for perfect information to move forward, and you embody a “do the job that needs doing” mentality; Proactive problem-solver who can spot organizational challenges before they escalate and propose thoughtful, data-informed solutions; Strong relationship builder with credibility across all levels; able to earn trust and influence leaders, managers, and ICs alike; Committed to continuous learning and improvement, especially in areas of AI and modern tools that can enhance HR effectiveness; Comfort with data analysis and using metrics to drive HR decisions and demonstrate impact

Benefits

Equity compensation in the form of employee stock options