Associate People & Culture Business Partner

About the role

The People & Culture team at SI-BONE is seeking an enthusiastic individual passionate about both people and operational efficiency. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the ideal candidate must be willing to be on-site in their Santa Clara offices a minimum of 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with flexibility to work on Fridays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisor relationships with managers and leaders, helping them navigate complex people challenges with confidence
• Partner with Finance on offer approvals, and compensation budgeting
• Align talent strategies to business goals by collaborating across functions
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on policies, procedures, and compliance, escalating to legal counsel when needed
• Advise on job leveling, role design, and internal mobility to support long-term workforce planning
• Conduct fair, thorough, and timely workplace investigations — from intake through resolution and documentation
• Guide managers through performance improvement plans (PIPs), disciplinary actions, and terminations with professionalism and compliance rigor
• Proactively identify employee relations trends and recommend systemic solutions before issues escalate
• Support the design and execution of performance management cycles
• Coach managers on setting clear goals, delivering effective feedback, and fostering accountable teams
• Support managers in identifying and addressing talent needs, developing key talent, and managing talent gaps
• Support compensation reviews and benchmarking processes to ensure market-competitive pay practices
• Guide and support managers through annual performance and merit cycle review
• Champion SI-BONE's culture by partnering on employee engagement surveys and action planning
• Contribute to programs that make SI-BONE a recognized best place to work in medtech
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence across the business
• Develop and conduct training programs for employees as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive P&C experience, with at least 3 years in a Generalist or equivalent advisory capacity, preferably in a startup medical device environment
• Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines: talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, investigations, performance management, DEI, and talent development
• Background in medical device, biotech, or other regulated industries strongly preferred
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is the norm
• Solid understanding of employment law, leave administration, and benefits fundamentals
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms — experience with ADP Workforce Now and Greenhouse a plus
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills — able to adjust style from frontline employee to senior executive
• Analytical mindset: comfortable using data and metrics to drive decisions and tell a compelling people story
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• A trusted partner — people seek you out because they know you'll give them honest, thoughtful guidance
• A relationship builder — you invest in understanding the business and earn credibility through follow-through
• A problem-solver — you bring solutions, not just analysis
• Resilient and adaptable — you stay calm under pressure and help others do the same
• Deeply committed to doing what's right for employees and for the business
• Team player, adaptable

Qualifications

• Agile: able to learn and adapt to change quickly
• Creative: not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Team Players: roll-up your sleeves and work together as one team to achieve our goals

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

SI-BONE offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - 120,000 (California – SF Bay Area) with supplemental pay including bonuses and stock. The company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Pay

$100,000 - 120,000 (California – SF Bay Area)

Schedule

Must be local to SF Bay Area and willing to be on-site in their Santa Clara offices a minimum of 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with the ability and willingness to be on-site on Fridays based on business needs.

Company Overview

SI-BONE is a fast-growing, publicly traded medical device company that is an industry pioneer in minimally invasive sacropelvic solutions. Our mission is to help patients rise up and reach for the stars, and our vision is to work together as the global leader to make sacropelvic conditions universally recognized and effectively treated through innovation, evidence, education, and advocacy.

We are a medical device company that is focused on improving the lives of patients with sacroiliac pelvic conditions. We are looking for people who are passionate about our mission and who are willing to work hard to achieve it. We are also looking for people who are:

• Agile: We work in a fast-paced environment and need to be able to learn and adapt to change quickly.
• Creative: We embrace creativity, and we need people who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Players: We roll-up our sleeves and work together as one team to achieve our goals.

Company Culture

SI-BONE is committed to creating a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the success of the organization. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and can bring their authentic selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SI-BONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in our operations.