Director of People Partnerships

We’re looking for a Director of People Partnerships who is energized by two things in equal measure: developing the people on their team and making the leaders around them measurably better. This is first and foremost a builder role. You'll be establishing how people partnerships work at Tekmetric—the frameworks, the operating rhythms, the standards—while simultaneously leading the team that delivers it. This role sits at the intersection of people strategy and business execution, reporting to the VP of People & Culture.

Responsibilities

Own the Talent Architecture, including org design, workforce planning, and succession planning; Lead and develop the People Partnerships team of 2–3 People Partners; Own the most complex work yourself, including senior leader relationships and escalated situations; Build the manager capability of the entire organization through calibrations, succession planning, performance rigor, and coaching frameworks; Diagnose what’s driving team health issues and performance gaps using engagement data, attrition signals, and pattern recognition; Serve as the escalation point for complex, sensitive situations; Partner with the People Leadership Team to deliver integrated people solutions

Requirements

Managed and developed a team of HRBPs or People Partners; Energized by doing the work yourself, not just overseeing; Set a high bar for team quality and consistency; 8–12+ years in people partnership or related function with at least 3–4 years at director or senior HRBP level in a high-growth SaaS or technology company; Experience building processes and infrastructure in a fast-scaling environment; Supported revenue-generating or customer-facing teams and understand quota-carrying managers; Partnered with R&D orgs and understand technical hiring bars; Build credibility with senior leaders quickly; Identify organizational risk early and bring clarity to ambiguity; Can deliver hard feedback to a VP, coach a struggling first-time manager, and present to the leadership team; Comfortable with HRIS platforms, people analytics, and performance management tools; Actively uses AI tools to improve work

Nice to have

Rippling

Benefits

Flexibility of remote work; Competitive base salaries; Generous Paid Time Off; Paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave; Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage; Free confidential counseling through BetterHelp; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 6%; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; Life and AD&D Insurance; Up to $60/month toward wellness; $300 home office setup bonus after one year; Support for continuing education; Stellar team and fun activities