This role will serve as a strategic HR partner to our Engineering organization, playing a critical role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. The Lead HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with Engineering leadership to implement impactful people strategies that align with business objectives, foster a high-performing culture, and drive organizational success.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute HR strategies: Partner with Engineering leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate HR programs and initiatives, including performance management, compensation planning, talent development, employee engagement, and internal communications.
- Drive organizational change: Support organizational resilience by developing the capacity and readiness for change and growth within the Engineering function.
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning: Collaborate with recruiting teams to ensure the organization has the talent pipeline to meet current and future business needs, with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
- Leadership and employee development: Provide 1:1 coaching and support to both employees and leaders within the Engineering organization.
- Data-driven decision making: Analyze HR data and trends to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decisions.
- Culture champion: Act as a role model and guide for employees, championing and demonstrating our company's culture and values in practice.
- Strategic partnership: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Engineering leaders and other HR Business Partners.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive HR experience, including at minimum 2+ years in a People Partner/HRBP role.
- Prior HRBP experience is a MUST HAVE requirement.
- Proven experience supporting technical functions (Engineering, Product, Design).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in both public companies and VC-backed tech startups.
- Experience partnering and supporting global teams.
- Strong judgment and integrity, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Passion for continuous learning and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.
Skills & Position Criteria:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to influence, build trust, and motivate at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement.
- Project management skills: Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Data proficiency: Strong proficiency in Google Sheets (or Excel) and the ability to utilize data to drive insights and inform decisions.
- Change management expertise: Experience leading and supporting organizational change initiatives.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Strong commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Pendo Description:
Pendo was founded in 2013 by former product managers, who combined their heads and hearts to build something they wanted but never had as product managers -- a simple way to understand and attack what truly drives product success. Our mission is to improve society's experience with software.
Come join one of the fastest-growing startups, supported by best-in-class institutions like Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital and Meritech. You will gain experience in a diverse and exciting set of technologies and clients and have a real impact on Pendo's future. Our culture is passionate, dynamic, and fun.
EEOC
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams where everyone brings their whole self to Pendo is key to our success. We welcome all people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Accessibility
Pendo is committed to working with, and providing access and reasonable accommodation to, applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation(s) for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to: [email protected]. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.
Compensation
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide.
The expected salary range for this role to be performed in:
Raleigh, NC - USD $110,000 - $140,000
New York City, NY - USD $120,000 - USD $155,000
Individual pay rate decisions, including offers made within and over the expected salary range, are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
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What We Do
Pendo's mission is to elevate the world's experience with software. Pendo’s product experience platform allows companies to make product intelligence actionable with speed and scale, giving rise to a new generation of companies that put product at the center of everything. Pendo customers include the world's leading companies, including Verizon, Morgan Stanley, LabCorp, OpenTable, Okta, Salesforce, and Zendesk. Through Mind the Product and customer communities, sponsored events and podcast, Pendo aims to support the success of product and digital leaders everywhere. Pendo is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices around the world. For more information, visit: www.pendo.io.
Why Work With Us
Pendo operates in a very exciting market and offers a unique product with highly passionate customers. Our objective has always been to hire incredibly talented, but equally as energetic employees who are committed to serving those customers. We embrace the agility and speed of a startup, but we also offer a flexible and inclusive work environment.
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