Director, HR Business Partners & Programs
Ridgeline, Inc, Reno, NV, United States
Director, HR Business Partners & Programs
Are you a strategic HR leader with a proven track record of scaling high‑performing teams and elevating leadership capability in fast‑growing tech environments? Do you thrive on coaching executives, influencing critical business decisions, and holding a high bar for performance while building trust across the organization? Are you energized by reimagining how HR Business Partners and People Programs operate through the transformative power of AI, delivering measurable impact—not just experimentation? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.
As the Director, HR Business Partners & Programs at Ridgeline, you will lead and scale a high‑impact team of HRBPs and Program leaders, driving both strategy and execution across employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and compensation. You will play a critical role in strengthening leadership effectiveness, scaling our organization, and bringing the Ridgeline Way to life across the company—including as we expand internationally. In this role, you will leverage cutting‑edge technologies—including a variety of AI tools—to fundamentally transform how HR delivers value, using data, insights, and automation to increase speed, quality, and impact. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping organizational design, talent strategy, and business outcomes.
At Ridgeline, how we work matters as much as what we build. Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency. We assume positive intent, bias toward action, and bring solutions—not just problems. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high‑performing culture. If this excites you, we’d love to meet you.
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. This role requires in‑office presence three days per week at one of our office locations.
The impact you will have
Lead and scale a team of HR Business Partners and People Program leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, growth, and high performance
Build and evolve HRBP and People Program strategies that directly enable business growth, organizational scalability, and leadership effectiveness
Partner with executives and senior leaders to coach, challenge, and elevate leadership capability and decision‑making
Drive accountability and clarity across the organization by establishing and reinforcing high standards for performance and outcomes
Design and implement forward‑thinking programs across employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and compensation
Leverage AI and advanced analytics to transform how HR delivers insights, automates workflows, and scales impact across the business
Use data and HR analytics to inform talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design decisions
Guide the organization through periods of growth and change with resilience, clarity, and a bias toward action
Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure alignment between People strategies and business priorities
Build scalable frameworks and processes that support international expansion and a globally distributed workforce
Hire, develop, and retain top HR talent, creating a strong leadership bench within the People team
Communicate with transparency and influence across all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to executives
What we look for
15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of HR Business Partners and/or People Programs in high‑growth, tech‑driven environments
Proven experience coaching and influencing senior executives
Strong executive presence and exceptional communication skills
Demonstrated success scaling organizations and building high‑performing teams across multiple functions
Deep expertise across core HR disciplines including performance management, employee engagement, L&D, compensation, and employee relations
Strong analytical mindset with fluency in HR data, metrics, and workforce insights
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to drive meaningful improvements in productivity, decision‑making, and organizational outcomes
Experience balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in fast‑paced environments
Track record of operating with ownership, urgency, and a solutions‑oriented mindset
Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
Willingness to learn about cutting‑edge technologies while cultivating expertise in a business domain/problem space
An aptitude for problem solving
Bonus
Experience supporting global or international workforce expansion
Background in organizational design and large‑scale transformation initiatives
Experience building or redesigning HRBP models or People Programs in a scaling company
Coaching certification or advanced degree (MBA, MA in HR/OD, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits The typical starting salary range for this role is $208,000 - $258,000. In selected locations, including the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City metro area, the range is $227,000 - $283,500. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. In addition to base salary, Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and zero‑cost employee insurance plans.
Ridgeline is proud to be a community‑minded, discrimination‑free equal opportunity workplace.
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As the Director, HR Business Partners & Programs at Ridgeline, you will lead and scale a high‑impact team of HRBPs and Program leaders, driving both strategy and execution across employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and compensation. You will play a critical role in strengthening leadership effectiveness, scaling our organization, and bringing the Ridgeline Way to life across the company—including as we expand internationally. In this role, you will leverage cutting‑edge technologies—including a variety of AI tools—to fundamentally transform how HR delivers value, using data, insights, and automation to increase speed, quality, and impact. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping organizational design, talent strategy, and business outcomes.
At Ridgeline, how we work matters as much as what we build. Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency. We assume positive intent, bias toward action, and bring solutions—not just problems. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high‑performing culture. If this excites you, we’d love to meet you.
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. This role requires in‑office presence three days per week at one of our office locations.
The impact you will have
Lead and scale a team of HR Business Partners and People Program leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, growth, and high performance
Build and evolve HRBP and People Program strategies that directly enable business growth, organizational scalability, and leadership effectiveness
Partner with executives and senior leaders to coach, challenge, and elevate leadership capability and decision‑making
Drive accountability and clarity across the organization by establishing and reinforcing high standards for performance and outcomes
Design and implement forward‑thinking programs across employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and compensation
Leverage AI and advanced analytics to transform how HR delivers insights, automates workflows, and scales impact across the business
Use data and HR analytics to inform talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design decisions
Guide the organization through periods of growth and change with resilience, clarity, and a bias toward action
Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure alignment between People strategies and business priorities
Build scalable frameworks and processes that support international expansion and a globally distributed workforce
Hire, develop, and retain top HR talent, creating a strong leadership bench within the People team
Communicate with transparency and influence across all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to executives
What we look for
15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of HR Business Partners and/or People Programs in high‑growth, tech‑driven environments
Proven experience coaching and influencing senior executives
Strong executive presence and exceptional communication skills
Demonstrated success scaling organizations and building high‑performing teams across multiple functions
Deep expertise across core HR disciplines including performance management, employee engagement, L&D, compensation, and employee relations
Strong analytical mindset with fluency in HR data, metrics, and workforce insights
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to drive meaningful improvements in productivity, decision‑making, and organizational outcomes
Experience balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in fast‑paced environments
Track record of operating with ownership, urgency, and a solutions‑oriented mindset
Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
Willingness to learn about cutting‑edge technologies while cultivating expertise in a business domain/problem space
An aptitude for problem solving
Bonus
Experience supporting global or international workforce expansion
Background in organizational design and large‑scale transformation initiatives
Experience building or redesigning HRBP models or People Programs in a scaling company
Coaching certification or advanced degree (MBA, MA in HR/OD, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits The typical starting salary range for this role is $208,000 - $258,000. In selected locations, including the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City metro area, the range is $227,000 - $283,500. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. In addition to base salary, Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and zero‑cost employee insurance plans.
Ridgeline is proud to be a community‑minded, discrimination‑free equal opportunity workplace.
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