Cie
People Business PartnerIrvine, California, United States
Cie, Irvine, California, United States, 92616
People Business Partner
Cie is a venture studio that specializes in accelerating innovation for large enterprises and growth for emerging startups. We invest as a partner from ideation to completion. We're looking for a People Business Partner to join our team! You'll lead people and talent operations across Cie and our portfolio of start-ups. This is a high-impact role in our 'start-up university' environment. You will learn about the unique challenges of building businesses across industries at an accelerated pace. Named as a Best Place to Work in 2025 by BuiltIn LA From Zero to One': How Cie's Culture Helps New Ideas Shine What You'll Do Own strategy and operations for HR and Talent Acquisition across Cie and our portfolio companies Build trust-based partnerships with executives and founders to solve people challenges and shape culture Lead full cycle recruiting and onboarding, ensuring new hires are set up for success from day one Gather employee feedback to continuously evolve the employee experience, from engagement to retention Design and implement scalable programs that support growth, with a strong focus on execution and adoption What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in HR, Communication, Psychology, or a related field; OR equivalent experience in the field HR certification (e.g. SHRM, PHR) is a bonus Experience in a fast-moving, start-up or venture-backed environment Adaptability: You pivot quickly, juggle multiple priorities, and stay calm in ambiguity Leadership: You don't wait to be told what to do, you find areas of need and lead with purpose and influence Follow-through: You don't just launch programs, you make sure they're adopted, evaluated, and refined Humility: You love learning, take feedback well, and never think you're above any task Breadth: You're comfortable diving into many types of people-related challenges Collaboration: You work well with all kinds of personalities and keep projects on track (bonus points for strong project management skills) Impact-driven: You care more about meaningful outcomes than checking boxes Approachable: You build genuine connections and people feel comfortable talking to you Beyond the Paycheck You will be a critical part of our core team and have influence over the direction of our portfolio companies. Growth: We support and invest in your career development Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Supplemental benefits 401k with employer match Generous paid time off Start-up + profit sharing units
Cie is a venture studio that specializes in accelerating innovation for large enterprises and growth for emerging startups. We invest as a partner from ideation to completion. We're looking for a People Business Partner to join our team! You'll lead people and talent operations across Cie and our portfolio of start-ups. This is a high-impact role in our 'start-up university' environment. You will learn about the unique challenges of building businesses across industries at an accelerated pace. Named as a Best Place to Work in 2025 by BuiltIn LA From Zero to One': How Cie's Culture Helps New Ideas Shine What You'll Do Own strategy and operations for HR and Talent Acquisition across Cie and our portfolio companies Build trust-based partnerships with executives and founders to solve people challenges and shape culture Lead full cycle recruiting and onboarding, ensuring new hires are set up for success from day one Gather employee feedback to continuously evolve the employee experience, from engagement to retention Design and implement scalable programs that support growth, with a strong focus on execution and adoption What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in HR, Communication, Psychology, or a related field; OR equivalent experience in the field HR certification (e.g. SHRM, PHR) is a bonus Experience in a fast-moving, start-up or venture-backed environment Adaptability: You pivot quickly, juggle multiple priorities, and stay calm in ambiguity Leadership: You don't wait to be told what to do, you find areas of need and lead with purpose and influence Follow-through: You don't just launch programs, you make sure they're adopted, evaluated, and refined Humility: You love learning, take feedback well, and never think you're above any task Breadth: You're comfortable diving into many types of people-related challenges Collaboration: You work well with all kinds of personalities and keep projects on track (bonus points for strong project management skills) Impact-driven: You care more about meaningful outcomes than checking boxes Approachable: You build genuine connections and people feel comfortable talking to you Beyond the Paycheck You will be a critical part of our core team and have influence over the direction of our portfolio companies. Growth: We support and invest in your career development Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Supplemental benefits 401k with employer match Generous paid time off Start-up + profit sharing units