[Hiring] Principal People Business Partner @Agility Robotics

Role Description

Our People Operations team is growing, and we are looking for a talented Principal People Business Partner to join our small, agile, world-class team. This person will serve as a strategic people partner to our technical organizations, including Software, AI/ML, Innovation, and Product Management.

The Principal People Business Partner will partner closely with senior leaders to shape and execute people strategies that enable organizational growth, technical excellence, and business performance. This role operates as a trusted advisor, executive coach, organizational strategist, change agent, and thought partner on complex people and talent matters.

At the Principal level, this role is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence, anticipating organizational needs before they emerge, connecting people strategy to business strategy, and driving solutions across organizational boundaries. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, influencing senior leaders, navigating complex organizational dynamics, and translating business priorities into scalable people strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial & Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Psychology, Business, etc.) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including significant experience operating as an HRBP supporting technical organizations in a high-growth technology environment.
• Experience partnering with senior and executive leaders in complex, rapidly scaling organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technical organizations such as Software, AI/ML, Engineering, Product, Innovation, or other highly specialized technology functions.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into people strategy and influence organizational decisions at a senior level.
• Strong organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change management experience.
• Proven ability to coach senior leaders through complex performance, talent, organizational, and employee relations matters.
• Master conflict resolver: proven expertise in resolving complex interpersonal and team conflicts, using empathy and assertiveness to address issues quickly and effectively.
• Exceptional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, and high-impact organizational matters.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to frequent change with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly evolving environment.
• Proven ability to build credibility with senior leaders and influence key stakeholders to drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organizational priorities, identify people implications, and translate those insights into actionable recommendations.
• Builds trust, helping to create a positive, collaborative work environment that fosters open communication and mutual respect.
• Operates at the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity.
• Detailed, organized, and communicative, while maintaining the ability to operate strategically and effectively across multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive complex work from strategy through execution.
• Great sense of humor.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.
• Authorization to work in the USA.

Requirements

• Experience building or scaling People programs, processes, or infrastructure in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
  • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.