BetterUp
Principal HR Business Partner, R&D
Austin, TX · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$216k-$270kDetected 40 days ago
DevOpsPlatform EngineeringMachine LearningData AnalysisData EngineeringRecruitingPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- We can't cram it all in here, but you'll start noticing it from the first interview.
- Even our candidate experience is different.
- And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Organizational Design & Consulting
- Lead large-scale R&D transformations including platform engineering reorganizations, product-led growth initiatives, and technical architecture realignments that require deep understanding of modern software development methodologies
- Architect organizational structures that optimize for speed, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in complex technical environments-from designing dual-track career ladders to creating new specialized roles for emerging technologies
- Translate complex technical initiatives (API strategies, infrastructure modernization, DevOps transformation) into organizational design, capability building, and talent acquisition roadmaps
- Assess organizational readiness for platform shifts and proactively design workforce planning, skills development, and team restructuring to accelerate technical transformation outcomes
- Develop multi-year talent strategies aligned with R&D product roadmaps, including workforce planning for emerging skill needs (AI/ML, platform engineering, data engineering, etc.)
- Design capability frameworks and competency models for technical roles that enable clear career progression, accurate leveling, and strategic hiring decisions
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to reimagine sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and hiring processes that attract top technical talent in competitive markets
- Design and facilitate leadership development programs tailored to the unique challenges of technical leaders (e.g., transitioning from IC to manager, leading through technical uncertainty, building inclusive engineering cultures)
- Mentor and develop other HRBPs and People team members, elevating decision-making quality and strategic thinking across the function
Requirements
- 12+ years of HRBP or consulting experience supporting Engineering, Product, or R&D organizations in high-growth tech companies
- Credibility with technical leaders and ability to engage in architecture and engineering effectiveness conversations
- Global/multi-site experience with distributed engineering teams
- If you have some or all of the following, please apply:
Compensation
- A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
Benefits
- At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible paid time off
- Learning and Development stipend
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