[Hiring] People Partner @Circle.so

Role Description

As a People Partner at Circle, you'll help us build and protect what makes this place work:

• Coaching and developing our managers to support their teams through performance conversations, feedback, and challenging moments.
• Supporting the building and running of our Learning & Development function by identifying skill gaps and creating valuable learning experiences.
• Owning and evolving our people programs alongside the Head of People, including performance management and manager training.
• Staying close to team sentiment through surveys and 1:1s, and closing the loop on necessary changes.
• Supporting team members in understanding their growth paths.
• Spotting and addressing people challenges early with empathy and clear thinking.
• Partnering with leadership on talent strategy, including calibrations and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Strong alignment with our values.
• Experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up where you built programs.
• Strong employee relations skills, able to navigate complex situations with fairness and care.
• A real coaching instinct, with experience helping managers grow.
• Experience in a global, remote-first environment.
• The ability to design and execute, not just advise.
• Exceptional written English (CEFR C2 or equivalent).

Requirements

• Experience building or improving career frameworks and leveling systems.
• Experience designing L&D programs that engage participants.
• Experience helping a company through rapid growth while maintaining its core values.

Benefits

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• Autonomy and trust to do your job, focusing on outcomes.
• 35 days of PTO annually, plus a paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity.
• 100% medical coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options.
• Parental leave for expanding families.
• Home office stipend to help set up your workspace.
• Learning & development stipend for professional skills enhancement.
• Annual bonus potential for eligible roles.
• Company retreats twice a year in beautiful locations.