EvenUp
Director, People Business Partner (hybrid)
EvenUp, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director, People Business Partner (hybrid)
Join to apply for the
Director, People Business Partner (hybrid)
role at
EvenUp .
EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve.
Base pay range:
$210,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
About The Role EvenUp is seeking an experienced Director, People Business Partners to lead the People Partnering strategy for our Engineering, Product & Design, and Go-to-Market (GTM) organizations. This role will play a critical part in enabling their success through strategic people leadership.
Reporting to the VP of People, you’ll serve as a senior advisor to functional executives and their leadership teams across the Americas. As we scale, you’ll also manage and develop a team of People Business Partners.
What You’ll Do
Lead People Partnering for Core Functions: serve as the lead People Partner for Engineering, Product, Design, and GTM, partnering directly with executives to align people strategies with business goals.
Manage & Develop a Team: grow and manage a team of People Business Partners.
Coach & Advise Senior Leaders: provide strategic guidance on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, change management, and team dynamics.
Drive Talent and Workforce Strategies: collaborate on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, career architecture, and team health for high-growth functions.
Elevate Performance & Development: champion a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and performance management programs.
Oversee Complex Employee Relations: handle escalated employee relations issues with legal compliance.
Bring Data to the Table: use people analytics, engagement data, and qualitative feedback to inform talent decisions.
Collaborate Across the People Team: work closely with Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards, and People Ops.
Support Culture & Belonging: embed inclusive practices across all people initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of progressive experience in People/HR, including 6+ years as a People Business Partner to technical or customer-facing teams in high-growth environments.
Experience leading and managing other HR or People Business Partners.
Proven experience partnering directly with senior leaders in Engineering, Product, Design, or GTM.
Deep knowledge of org design, performance management, talent development, and team effectiveness.
Outstanding relationship-building and coaching skills, with high emotional intelligence.
Strong understanding of U.S. employment law; Canadian expertise is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in pre-IPO tech startups or rapidly scaling environments is strongly preferred.
Bonus Points
Experience supporting both technical and revenue-generating teams.
Prior work in both U.S. and Canadian employment contexts.
A passion for mission-driven work and building high-trust, high-performance cultures.
Location & Travel This role is open to candidates based in the U.S. or Canada, with a strong preference for those located in San Francisco or Toronto. Occasional travel may be required for team events and leadership offsites.
Notice to Candidates EvenUp has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties. Official EvenUp recruitment emails come from the domains @evenuplaw.com, @evenup.ai, @ext-evenuplaw.com, no-reply@ashbyhq.com, or no‑reply@canditech.io.
To ensure fairness, we do not accept resumes via email or social media. Please submit your application directly through our careers page.
Benefits & Perks
Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short- and long-term disability.
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
A home office stipend.
401(k) for US employees and RRSP for Canada employees.
Paid parental leave.
A local in-person meet‑up program.
Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation Range $210K – $230K
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Director, People Business Partner (hybrid)
role at
EvenUp .
EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve.
Base pay range:
$210,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
About The Role EvenUp is seeking an experienced Director, People Business Partners to lead the People Partnering strategy for our Engineering, Product & Design, and Go-to-Market (GTM) organizations. This role will play a critical part in enabling their success through strategic people leadership.
Reporting to the VP of People, you’ll serve as a senior advisor to functional executives and their leadership teams across the Americas. As we scale, you’ll also manage and develop a team of People Business Partners.
What You’ll Do
Lead People Partnering for Core Functions: serve as the lead People Partner for Engineering, Product, Design, and GTM, partnering directly with executives to align people strategies with business goals.
Manage & Develop a Team: grow and manage a team of People Business Partners.
Coach & Advise Senior Leaders: provide strategic guidance on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, change management, and team dynamics.
Drive Talent and Workforce Strategies: collaborate on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, career architecture, and team health for high-growth functions.
Elevate Performance & Development: champion a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and performance management programs.
Oversee Complex Employee Relations: handle escalated employee relations issues with legal compliance.
Bring Data to the Table: use people analytics, engagement data, and qualitative feedback to inform talent decisions.
Collaborate Across the People Team: work closely with Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards, and People Ops.
Support Culture & Belonging: embed inclusive practices across all people initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of progressive experience in People/HR, including 6+ years as a People Business Partner to technical or customer-facing teams in high-growth environments.
Experience leading and managing other HR or People Business Partners.
Proven experience partnering directly with senior leaders in Engineering, Product, Design, or GTM.
Deep knowledge of org design, performance management, talent development, and team effectiveness.
Outstanding relationship-building and coaching skills, with high emotional intelligence.
Strong understanding of U.S. employment law; Canadian expertise is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in pre-IPO tech startups or rapidly scaling environments is strongly preferred.
Bonus Points
Experience supporting both technical and revenue-generating teams.
Prior work in both U.S. and Canadian employment contexts.
A passion for mission-driven work and building high-trust, high-performance cultures.
Location & Travel This role is open to candidates based in the U.S. or Canada, with a strong preference for those located in San Francisco or Toronto. Occasional travel may be required for team events and leadership offsites.
Notice to Candidates EvenUp has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties. Official EvenUp recruitment emails come from the domains @evenuplaw.com, @evenup.ai, @ext-evenuplaw.com, no-reply@ashbyhq.com, or no‑reply@canditech.io.
To ensure fairness, we do not accept resumes via email or social media. Please submit your application directly through our careers page.
Benefits & Perks
Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short- and long-term disability.
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
A home office stipend.
401(k) for US employees and RRSP for Canada employees.
Paid parental leave.
A local in-person meet‑up program.
Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation Range $210K – $230K
#J-18808-Ljbffr