[Hiring] Senior People Partner @Roo

Role Description

As Senior People Partner at Roo, you will be a strategic partner to business leaders, driving organizational effectiveness through talent strategy, performance optimization, and leadership development. In this senior-level role, you'll own the employee relations function while leading enterprise-wide performance management initiatives. You'll work closely with executive leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into people-focused initiatives that enhance team performance and engagement.

People Partner Key Responsibilities

• Functional Partnership
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Provide strategic counsel to executives on organizational effectiveness and people-related decisions
  • Lead talent review processes and succession planning initiatives across the organization
  • Drive workforce planning initiatives and organizational design discussions
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex people matters
• Performance & Development
  • Own and lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management frameworks that drive high performance across the organization
  • Develop and roll out leadership development programs and manager effectiveness initiatives
  • Lead calibration sessions and performance review cycles, ensuring consistency and fairness
  • Create and implement career pathing frameworks and growth opportunities within functions and org units
  • Design and facilitate performance coaching programs for managers and leaders
  • Analyze performance data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and intervention
• Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Own the employee relations function, serving as the primary point of escalation for complex and sensitive ER issues
  • Investigate and resolve workplace concerns, complaints, and conflicts with sound judgment and discretion
  • Develop and implement ER policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and fairness
  • Partner with legal counsel on employment-related matters as needed
  • Lead engagement initiatives and action planning within business units
  • Drive DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a senior HRBP or strategic partner role that includes people management
• Proven experience owning and managing employee relations programs and complex ER cases
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing performance management systems and frameworks
• Strong business acumen and ability to link people strategies to business outcomes
• Extensive experience partnering with senior leadership and executives on organizational development initiatives
• Track record of successful change management and transformation projects
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HR metrics and reporting
• Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments preferred
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism

Requirements

• While we are a remote first company, if you are based in San Francisco this will be a hybrid role.

Benefits

• Accelerated growth & learning potential.
• Stipends for home office setup, continuing education, and monthly wellness.
• Comprehensive health benefits to fit your needs with base medical plan covered at 100% with optional premium buy up plans.
• 401K
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity and reproductive care leave.
• Gifts on your birthday & anniversary.
• Opportunity for domestic travel, including for regional team building events.