Harness is a rapidly growing startup that is disrupting the software delivery market. We are building an intelligent software delivery platform that enables engineers to deliver software faster, with higher quality, and less effort. The Harness Software Delivery Platform includes Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Efficiency, Continuous Verification, and Continuous Features. The platform is designed to help companies accelerate their cloud initiatives as well as their adoption of containers and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Amazon ECS.

Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur, Jyoti Bansal, who founded AppDynamics and sold it to Cisco for $3.7 Billion. We’re backed with $60M Series-B funding from top-tier VC firms Menlo Ventures, IVP, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and ServiceNow Ventures.

Position Summary

We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to join our Global Talent team! The ideal candidate thrives in the startup environment, is very hands on, naturally curious and highly collaborative. This is a great opportunity to help us build out the Talent Management function from the ground up at a dynamic, global company.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, Talent Management, the HR Business Partner will support our global Sales organization by:
• Providing guidance on performance management including role/job definition, career pathing, setting performance expectations and bi-annual performance reviews
• Coaching managers to enhance their leadership skills and proactively address performance issues and career progression
• Lead the job leveling and compensation planning exercises for your teamsIdentify and drive training plans and programs for both individual contributors and people leaders
• Help managers address employee relations issues through weighing risks and alternatives, exploring legal and company compliance concerns, and offering balanced recommendations
• Create an environment of open communication for employees to provide feedback and express concerns
• Partnering with the CRO, Sales leadership and the Talent Acquisition team on organizational structure and department expansion; particularly international expansion plans
• Conduct exit interviews and provide Sales leadership with analysis and recommendations to help retain top talent.
• Assist with the communication and rollout of updated or new people programs and policies

About You

• You possess 5+ years experience as strategic HR Business Partner for Sales/GTM and/or Customer-Facing organizations
• Experience supporting a global and remote workforceKnowledge of U.S. employment laws and industry best practices; experience with managing international employment issues with a local partner
• Track record of developing effective people strategies that align with and support company objectives
• Excited to work in a fluid startup environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a desire to work in a collaborative environment 
• Ability to work independently and come up with creative solutions

What You Will Have At Harness

• Competitive salary and early-stage stock options
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
• TGIF-Off program
• Remote office stipend
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• Monthly Food & Beverage Reimbursement Program

HARNESS IN THE NEWS

• https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/23/harness-hauls-in-60m-series-b-investment-on-500m-valuation/
• https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harness-blazes-past-400-arr-growth-fueled-by-market-demand-for-continuous-delivery-301003540.html
• https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/future-unicorn-startups-billion-dollar-companies/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.