Senior People Business Partner

Kentik

Strategic HR advisor at Kentik, influencing organizational effectiveness and talent strategy in a fully remote environment. Collaborating with leaders to drive people-centric solutions to support growth.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with senior leaders to provide thought leadership and strategic People and HR consultation, aligning people strategies with business objectives
Lead cross-functional People initiatives and programs from concept to execution (e.g., org design, engagement, performance, workforce planning), ensuring delivery on time and within scope
Drive change management and organizational development efforts that increase agility, efficiency, and effectiveness across teams
Act as a coach and advisor to leaders at all levels on team effectiveness, performance management, career development, and employee engagement
Collaborate with People team counterparts to build and scale initiatives that support a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce
Identify talent gaps, succession risks, and development opportunities; provide candid, data-informed insights to inform talent planning and org design
Support and help shape the implementation of enterprise-wide programs (e.g., talent reviews, engagement surveys, competency frameworks), tailoring adoption for client groups
Champion our culture and values, working as a cultural steward across leadership levels and business units
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the People function; proactively identify process enhancements and solutions to support organizational growth
Remain flexible to support business-critical projects and ad hoc initiatives in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive HR experience as a strategic business partner or generalist, preferably within high-growth tech or SaaS environments
Proven experience influencing and coaching senior leaders with confidence and credibility
Demonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-functional HR programs with a project management mindset—balancing execution and strategic thinking
Strong knowledge across core HR disciplines: employee relations, organizational design, performance management, leadership development, compensation, DEI, and workforce planning
Adept at navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly to changing business needs
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; data-driven and outcomes-focused
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills with an ability to flex style based on audience and context
Comfortable operating independently while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Additionally, an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
Paid family & medical leave
Open PTO, a quarterly Wellness Day, and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
401(k) retirement account
Home office reimbursement
Stock options

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR consultationorganizational designperformance managementworkforce planningchange managementdata analysisproject managementemployee relationsleadership developmentdiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Soft Skills

influencingcoachingrelationship-buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilitystrategic thinkingteam effectivenessflexibilitycultural stewardship