Human Resources Business Partner

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Handshake is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to support Handshake AI by working closely with leaders and employees to scale culture, processes, and people programs. The role involves traditional HR business partner responsibilities such as performance management and HR support, alongside developing processes and systems to facilitate business growth.

Highlights

Act as a trusted advisor to managers on performance, growth, engagement, and team dynamics.
Support business leaders in building high-performing, inclusive teams using data-driven insights.
Drive execution of key HR processes including performance, compensation, promotions, and headcount planning.
Collaborate with People Ops, Recruiting, and Total Rewards to ensure smooth employee experiences.
Manage employee relations and gather feedback to improve people programs and tools.
Design and organize in-person team programs and events.
Requires 5-7 years of HR experience, preferably in tech or growth-stage environments.
Strong skills in employee relations, performance management, organizational change, and coaching.
Preferred experience includes working in high-intensity operational settings and with international teams.
Equity, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, learning stipends, and flexible time off available as perks.

Human Resources Business Partner Full Description

About Handshake

Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.

Why join Handshake now:

Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the worldâs top educational institutions
Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue

The Role

Weâre hiring an HR Business Partner to support Handshake AI. Youâll work closely with leaders and employees to help scale our culture, processes, and people programs as we grow. This role will be part traditional HRBP work (performance management, HR support, etc.) and part building processes and systems to help scale the business.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, rapidly changing priorities, and intense operational cultures. This is a great opportunity for someone with business experience looking to transition into the People space (e.g., consultant, BizOps, product) while working in a fast-moving tech environment.

Partnering & Advisory

Act as a trusted partner to managers on day-to-day people topics â performance, growth, engagement, and team dynamics.
Support business leaders in building high-performing, inclusive teams through thoughtful people programs and data-driven insights.
Help identify org design and talent needs as the team scales.

People Programs & Operations

Drive execution of core people processes (performance, compensation, promotions, headcount planning).
Support onboarding, learning, and development initiatives.
Collaborate with People Ops, Recruiting, and Total Rewards to ensure smooth employee experiences.

Employee Experience & Culture

Help managers and employees navigate employee relations topics with judgment and care.
Gather feedback and insights to inform improvements to our people programs and tools.
Design and manage in-person programs and events for the team

You Have

5-7 years of HR experience, ideally in a tech or growth-stage environment
Strong foundation in core HR functions (employee relations, performance, org change, coaching).
Comfort operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Clear, empathetic communication and an instinct for balancing people and business needs.
Collaborative working style â enjoys partnering across teams.

Bonus Points

Experience supporting a high-intensity, operational environment
Experience working with international entities (e.g., India)
Familiarity with compensation frameworks and people analytics tools.
Exposure to scaling teams and org change

Perks

Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supportedâand thrive at work and in life.

The below benefits are for full-time US employees.

ð¯ Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company

ð° Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching

ð¼ Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching

ð Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, wellness stipend

ð Growth: Learning stipend, ongoing development

ð» Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office

ð Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days

ð¤ Connection: Team outings & referral bonuses

Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.

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