People Business Partner

About the role

A strategic HR partner role supporting people managers at a fast-growing startup. The person owns performance management, compensation strategy and employee relations.

At a glance

• PayUSD 140,000 to 160,000 per year
• Remote scopeRemote, worldwide
• Posted2 Oct 2026
• Last checked18 Oct 2026

What you will do

• Coach managers through performance conversations, team dynamics and daily leadership challenges
• Run performance management from start to finish, adapting review strategy as the company expands
• Own and refine the compensation strategy using market data, merit and bonus cycles, and commission plans
• Work with leadership to address workplace issues affecting engagement, morale or productivity
• Deliver manager training and development programs that prepare future leaders
• Handle employee relations cases and workplace investigations as the main point of contact

What they look for

• At least seven years of HR experience, including three or more as an HR business partner
• Track record of owning compensation administration and evolving comp strategy
• Experience designing and improving a performance management methodology, not only running cycles
• Ability to manage employee relations and conduct investigations independently
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with people managers
• Highly organized and self-directed, able to juggle competing priorities without close oversight

Nice to have

• Based in the San Diego area and able to be on site two to four days a month
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
• Comfort with a fast-paced early-stage startup environment
• Resilient, positive and team-oriented attitude