Director, People Business Partner (SaaS)

TL;DR

Director, People Business Partner (SaaS): Shaping and operationalizing the People Business Partner model to serve as a strategic advisor to executives with an accent on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management. Focus on building scalable HR processes, leading the PBP team, and integrating AI and automation into HR workflows.

Location: Hybrid: Austin, TX / Akron, Ohio / Irvine, CA / Denver, CO / Silicon Valley Region

Salary: $160,000 - $195,000

Company

A SaaS company providing a centralized cloud-based platform for accounting and back-office operations in the restaurant industry.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the People Business Partner team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and service standards.
• Operationalize the PBP model by building core processes, playbooks, and tools to improve consistency and scale.
• Serve as a strategic People advisor to executives, translating business priorities into practical people strategies.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management processes in partnership with FP&A.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex and sensitive employee relations matters, balancing risk and employee experience.
• Leverage Workday, people analytics, and AI tools to automate HR workflows and drive data-informed decision-making.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant time as a strategic HRBP in high-growth SaaS or pre-IPO environments.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing HRBP teams or centers of expertise.
• Proven success in scaling HRBP operating models, workforce planning, and organizational change.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, employment law, and risk management.
• Proficiency with Workday, HRIS tools, and AI-enabled productivity platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% based on business needs, including potential visits to Mexico offices.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, 100% paid for the employee.
• 401k with company matching and Equity Option Grants.
• Unlimited PTO and company holidays.
• Wellness initiatives and a culture focused on empowering team members to elevate their skills.