Principal People Business Partner, Software

The role

This person will serve as a strategic people partner to technical organizations including Software, AI/ML, Innovation, and Product Management. They will shape and execute people strategies to enable organizational growth and technical excellence.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into people and organizational strategies.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Coach leaders through complex performance, talent, and employee relations matters.
• Lead talent planning, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Develop and execute change strategies that support organizational transformation.
• Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of People strategies, policies, and programs.
• Mentor and develop People Business Partners and other members of the People organization.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment on high-impact people initiatives.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience.
• Significant experience operating as an HRBP supporting technical organizations in a high-growth technology environment.
• Experience partnering with senior and executive leaders in complex, rapidly scaling organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technical organizations such as Software, AI/ML, Engineering, Product, Innovation, or other highly specialized technology functions.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into people strategy and influence organizational decisions at a senior level.
• Strong organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change management experience.
• Proven ability to coach senior leaders through complex performance, talent, organizational, and employee relations matters.
• Master conflict resolver.
• Exceptional judgment and discretion.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to frequent change.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Authorization to work in the USA.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial & Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Psychology, Business, etc.)
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in both large technology companies and startups.
• Experience building or scaling People programs, processes, or infrastructure in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with 6% company match.
• Company stock options.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees.
• 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
• 10 vacation days and paid sick leave for non-exempt employees.
• Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks at Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance for eligible roles.

Before you apply

• Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

About the company

Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. They are pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.