Staff HR Business Partner

About the role

We're looking for a Staff HR Business Partner to build and own the people strategy for Snorkel's Data as a Service (DaaS) organization. The DaaS org is a delivery-first team that has more than tripled in size over the last six months, with no signs of slowing. They deliver high-quality data operations and AI deployment outcomes for frontier labs and AI teams.

The DaaS org has a unique composition: forward deployed engineers, technical and operations delivery managers, a supply team managing a workforce comprised of multiple worker types at scale, and others. The people challenges here require an HRBP who has seen this kind of complexity before, such as workforce planning across FTEs and contractors, building a high performance culture rooted in delivery outcomes, and keeping a geographically dispersed, operationally complex team connected to Snorkel's culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with the DaaS General Manager and leadership team to adapt and customize company-wide people programs to meet the specific needs of the DaaS organization while preserving what makes Snorkel special.
• Proactively diagnose and address cultural challenges that emerge during rapid growth, serving as a thought partner to leadership on the people implications of business decisions.
• Partner with leadership on organizational design, compensation strategy, and workforce planning, bringing a strong command of comp mechanics to inform how the business attracts, retains, and structures talent.
• Shape how the DaaS org operates and comes together, advising on ways of working, team rituals, and how to use gatherings and offsites to build alignment and culture across a distributed, delivery-focused team.
• Drive special projects and contribute to people strategy beyond the day-to-day, including geo expansion considerations and cross-functional initiatives that require an HR lens.
• Coach and develop executives, leaders, and managers at all levels, supporting their personal growth and ability to lead effectively as the organization scales.
• Navigate and resolve complex cross-functional dynamics and interpersonal challenges that inevitably arise during periods of significant growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience & Expertise:
  • 8+ years of HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a strategic HR Business Partner role at a rapidly scaling technology company where you’ve navigated hypergrowth, scaling challenges, and ambiguity.
  • HRBP experience in professional services, managed services, or a delivery-heavy tech org.
  • Experience as an HRBP supporting an exec in a GM model.
  • 2+ years managing HRBPs or serving as an HRBP Team Lead.
  • Proven expertise in organizational design, talent development, performance management, and leadership coaching.
  • Strong understanding of contractor and contingent workforce models, including legal, compliance, and people-management considerations.
  • Experience scaling people practices and programs across organizations during periods of significant growth.
• Who You Are:
  • A strategic thinker who balances immediate people needs with long-term organizational health.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and changes in priorities; you know how to navigate and thrive in a startup environment.
  • Action-oriented and pragmatic; you don’t wait for perfect information to move forward, and you embody a “do the job that needs doing” mentality.
  • A proactive problem-solver who can spot organizational challenges before they escalate and propose thoughtful, data-informed solutions.
  • A strong relationship builder with credibility across all levels; able to earn trust and influence leaders, managers, and ICs alike.
  • Committed to continuous learning and improvement, especially in areas of AI and modern tools that can enhance HR effectiveness.
  • Strong expertise in data analysis and using metrics to drive HR decisions and demonstrate impact.

What You’ll Get

• Joining Snorkel AI means becoming part of a company that has market proven solutions, robust funding, and is scaling rapidly—offering a unique combination of stability and the excitement of high growth.
• You’ll have meaningful opportunities to shape priorities and initiatives, influence key strategic decisions, and directly impact our ongoing success.
• Become part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to equal employment opportunities.