Director, People Business Partner at Maven Agi · LumiJobs
senior
$190k–$220k
H1B: no
Responsibilities
Partner closely with senior leaders on organizational and People challenges, bringing strong judgment, perspective, and a willingness to constructively challenge and push thinking
Own and continuously improve core People practices across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, promotions, performance management, leaves, and offboarding
Advise and coach managers on performance, feedback, employee relations, organizational changes, promotions, and terminations
Navigate sensitive and complex employee matters with sound judgment, balancing employee experience, business needs, and risk
Help design and run company-wide performance review and promotion cycles, creating clear and scalable processes for managers and employees
Develop, document, and scale People policies, processes, and playbooks that support Maven as we continue to grow
Own and evolve our employee handbook, ensuring policies remain practical, compliant, and aligned with how we operate
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations and proactively identify where our practices need to evolve as the company scales
Identify emerging People and organizational needs before they become problems, and take ownership of developing practical solutions
Partner cross-functionally to translate business needs into People programs, processes, and organizational solutions
Work alongside our People & Talent Operations Associate to create efficient, high-quality operational processes across the People function
Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve People workflows, systems, documentation, and employee experiences
Qualification
You're intellectually curiousYou're personableMost importantlyWe are customer championsWe are bold in action
Required
You've experienced meaningful organizational growth and change firsthand, ideally within a Series A, B, or C environment, and understand what it takes to build People practices while a company is scaling quickly
You're a true HR/People generalist and builder, with hands-on experience across employee relations, performance management, terminations, promotions, onboarding/offboarding, HR policy, compliance, and People Operations
You've personally built or significantly improved People programs, policies, processes, or infrastructure rather than solely operating within established systems
You're a credible partner to senior leaders who can build trust quickly, offer a strong point of view, and respectfully challenge or push back when the business needs it
You're highly proactive and self-directed. You identify what needs to happen, create a path forward, and move with urgency without waiting for someone to tell you what to do
You're intellectually curious, learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and enjoy getting to the root of unfamiliar or complex problems
You're energized by growth and ownership and want an environment where there is still a lot to build, improve, and figure out
You're comfortable moving constantly between strategic and tactical work, advising an executive in one moment and digging into the underlying process, documentation, or employee issue in the next
You're personable, approachable, and able to build strong relationships across levels while also navigating challenging conversations with clarity and confidence
Most importantly, you're excited to help build the People foundation of a rapidly scaling startup and want your impact and scope to grow alongside the company
We are customer champions. You put users at the center of your thinking, advocate for their needs, and design solutions that make their lives measurably better.
We are bold in action. You move with urgency and courage, unafraid to challenge convention and take smart risks in pursuit of meaningful outcomes.
