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 has raised $115 million in financing, reaching a valuation of $1.7 billion in just three years after launching from stealth. Alkeon Capital led a $85 million Series C round, along with new investors Battery Ventures, Citi Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Sorenson Capital, and Thomvest Ventures. The total funding includes a $30 million Series B-1 funding round, led by existing investors Menlo Ventures, IVP, and Unusual 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. This position will be located on the West Coast supporting the Engineering, Product, Design and Security teams in the U.S. working closely with top leadership.
Under the direction of the Director, Talent Management, the Sr. HR Business Partner will support our global R&D team by:
Key Responsibilities
- 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 teams
- Identify 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 Executive, top R&D leaders and the Talent Acquisition team on organizational structure and department expansion; particularly international expansion plans
- Conduct exit interviews and provide R&D 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 8+ years experience as strategic HR Business Partner for Engineering and/or technical organizations
- Experience supporting a global and remote workforce
- Knowledge 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
- Harness snags $85M Series C on $1.7B valuation as revenue grows 3x
- #6 - Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021 list
- #17 on Forbes Top 50 Cloud Companies to Work For
- #47 on LinkedIn’ Top 50 Companies to Work For
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.