Senior People Partner
- Company
- Superhuman
- Location
- Remote
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-07
Job description
In this role, you will:
Partner closely with our C-suite executive team members in driving execution and people strategy for their orgs
Build a deep understanding of the business and strong relationships at every altitude (from IC to exec) to coach effectively through a full range of people situations (org design, performance, change management, headcount management, etc), and push the business forward.
Drive the talent strategy that ensures we're building the highest-performing teams in the business, owning talent reviews, calibrations, and performance management end-to-end with a high and consistent bar
Collaborate and advise across the People team (L&D, Compensation, Ops, Recruiting) to build and/or run programs or projects (eg. leveling, equity programs, etc)
Partner with leaders, finance, and recruiting on translating business priorities into the right team structures and people investment (e.g. headcount planning, enabling hiring processes, etc)
Qualifications
5+ years of people partner experience, ideally at scaling companies where you’ve been involved in the build
Demonstrated ability to build high-trust relationships quickly across org levels, from ICs to senior leaders
Experience supporting Engineering, Product, Design and/or Marketing orgs is preferred
Strong judgment in navigating complex, sensitive employee situations. You combine speed, structure, and genuine care
Experience partnering with other People teams and business partners like Finance and Recruiting
Ready to build and figure out the right solutions with cross-functional partners, not just execute processes and programs.
Strong business acumen — you can connect people strategy to business outcomes and talk credibly with senior leaders
Experience owning talent calibrations, leveling exercises, and performance management end-to-end
Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, and has a track record of operating proactively, not reactively. Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Nice to Have:
Prior exposure to compensation review processes and pay equity analysis
Experience in a compound startup, multi-product company, or post-acquisition environments
Compensation and Benefits
Superhuman offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:
Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
Disability and life insurance options
401(k) and RRSP matching
Paid parental leave
20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
Annual professional development budget and opportunities
Skills Required
5+ years of people partner experience at scaling companies
Ability to build high-trust relationships quickly across org levels (IC to exec)
Experience supporting Engineering, Product, Design and/or Marketing orgs
Strong judgment navigating complex, sensitive employee situations
Experience partnering with People teams and business partners like Finance and Recruiting
Experience owning talent calibrations, leveling exercises, and end-to-end performance management
Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes
Proven ability to work independently, operate proactively, and thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments
Prior exposure to compensation review processes and pay equity analysis
Experience in compound startup, multi-product, or post-acquisition environments