People Partner, Builders (EPD)

At Verkada, our People team is a key driver of growth. We partner closely with leaders across the business to build high-performing teams, develop exceptional talent, and scale the company through periods of rapid transformation.

We’re looking for a People Partner (HRBP) to support leaders across our Builders (engineering, product, design) organization. You’ll partner directly with leaders to shape org strategy and build the structures, processes, and teams that enable scale.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly scaling organization. You’ll work directly with ambitious leaders, elevate our talent, and play a meaningful role in how the company evolves as we continue to grow globally.

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a trusted advisor to technical leaders on organizational effectiveness, organizational health, team performance, leadership coaching, and talent strategy

Partner closely with leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities through coaching, feedback, and development planning

Use data and insights to identify trends, diagnose challenges, and influence business decisions

Develop innovative and pragmatic people solutions to address organizational challenges, unlock team performance, and support evolving business needs

Build and drive talent initiatives across performance management, retention, succession planning, employee engagement, and leadership development

Help leaders navigate ambiguity, growth, and change while maintaining a high-performance culture

Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and investigations

What You Bring

2+ years of HRBP or People Business Partner experience

Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative, scalable solutions to complex people and organizational challenges

Ability to influence at all levels of the organization with sound judgment and strong business acumen

Thrives in an environment where People Partners take broad ownership across talent, leadership, and organizational initiatives rather than relying on specialized COEs

Analytical mindset with the ability to translate people data into actionable recommendations

Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence change, and execute effectively in a rapidly evolving organization

Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or Master's degree is a plus

Must be willing and able to commute to San Mateo 5 days in office

Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans

Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage

Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time

Professional development stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Commuter benefits

Additional Information

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$150,000—$185,000 USD