About the role

People Business Partner supporting Engineering and Product teams at Sardine, an agentic financial-crime risk platform. Driving organizational design, performance, talent, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

Support Engineering and Product teams
Act as a trusted thought partner to Engineering and Product leaders and managers through growth, ambiguity, and change
Lead organizational design efforts so teams are structured to scale, roles are clear, and talent aligns with priorities
Identify talent gaps, plan future team needs, and strengthen collaboration across Engineering and Product
Partner with People Operations and Legal to maintain compliant People practices across operating regions
Own performance management cycles, including feedback, promotions, role changes, and compensation discussions
Support career paths and consistent leveling for Engineering and Product roles
Use People data, context, and patterns to guide decisions about team effectiveness, engagement, and retention
Handle sensitive employee relations matters with care and discretion
Coach managers through performance concerns, difficult conversations, and team conflicts
Own learning and development initiatives, including identifying skill gaps and designing and delivering practical programs

7+ years of experience in People roles, including 4+ years as a People Business Partner
Experience supporting Engineering and Product leaders in scale-up or high-growth SaaS environments
Understanding of how technical teams operate, including engineering and product collaboration, technical career paths, and leveling
Familiarity with international employment laws and compliance
Track record of working with globally distributed teams across cultures and time zones
Hands-on experience across organizational design, performance management, employee relations, and compensation
Ability to build credibility with technical leaders and translate business priorities into practical People solutions
Ability to be empathetic without avoiding difficult conversations
Role-specific application questions require at least 3 years of experience with a high-growth startup of fewer than 300 employees, at least 5 years as a People Business Partner, and at least 3 years working with an Engineering organization as a People Business Partner

Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off and Year-end break
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly social meet-up stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend
Annual Learning stipend