People Partner

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

We are looking for an exceptional People Partner (sometimes known externally as HR Business Partners) to join our growing People team. This is a pivotal role as a People Partner in our San Mateo office, providing you with a unique opportunity to shape and drive people strategies in a fast-scaling environment. 

As a People Partner, you will work closely with a specific business group and its executive leadership to develop and execute people strategies that enhance performance, growth, and employee engagement. From advising on employee relations to building career development programs, you’ll play a crucial role in creating an outstanding employee experience. 

This role offers a high degree of autonomy, requiring a proactive, strategic thinker who is eager to drive impactful people initiatives.

• →Act as a trusted advisor to executives and employees, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• →Problem-solve and implement strategic programs to help your department scale and meet its business goals -- such as leadership enablement and coaching, analyzing compensation levels, building career paths, professional development, retention strategy, and performance management.
• →Analyze data across various sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• →Coach managers to enhance their leadership capabilities, fostering high-performing and engaged teams.
• →Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally sound resolutions.
• →Drive cross-company programs to benefit our entire employee base.

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• 8+ years experience -- HR/People Business Partner experience; or Head of People at a startup; or leadership development; or adjacent role.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and align People initiatives with business objectives, translating strategy into plans for execution.
• Data-driven decision maker & strong problem solver who can find root causes of issues and gain leadership support to address them.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

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