GAQ327R280

While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.

We are seeking a Staff People Partner to join our Corporate Functions People Partner team. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding them through organizational transformation, scaling talent strategies, and fostering high-performing teams.

Databricks is in a period of significant growth and transformation. This role is an opportunity to support the teams sitting at the center of that transformation, enabling the business to scale while navigating increasing complexity.

Our People Partners operate as strategic business partners, translating enterprise people strategy into action for their client groups, owning the delivery of core talent programs, surfacing organizational and talent insights that drive better decisions, and coaching senior leaders through the moments that matter most.

This is a high-impact, senior partnership role where you will go deep with a focused set of leaders and organizations, and where the quality of your strategic counsel, organizational instincts, and coaching will directly shape how these teams grow and perform.

The Impact You'll Have

Business Partnership & Strategy

Act as the connective tissue between the overarching People strategy and the business objectives of your client groups
Proactively translate enterprise-wide people initiatives into localized strategies that resonate with your leaders and their teams
Provide bidirectional feedback between the business and the People organization – surfacing what's working, what's not, and what's needed
Help leaders understand and engage with the People team's operating model, including the roles of People Generalists, Employee Relations, and Centers of Excellence

People Program Management & Delivery

Own the end-to-end delivery of core People programs within your client groups – including performance review cycles, compensation planning, talent reviews, and culture survey action planning
Manage program timelines, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure smooth execution
Partner closely with Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition) and People Operations to ensure programs are delivered effectively and feedback loops are tight
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or improve how programs land in your client groups

Organizational Insights & Talent Intelligence

Leverage data from people systems, culture surveys, attrition trends, and other sources to build a clear picture of organizational health across your client groups
Go beyond the numbers – synthesize qualitative insights from 1:1s, skip-levels, and cross-functional signals to tell a complete story
Proactively surface talent risks, succession gaps, and organizational design opportunities to your leaders before they become urgent
Partner with Workforce Intelligence to develop and refine the dashboards and insights that support your client groups
Proactively identify, design, and implement AI-enabled solutions and repeatable workflows that turn manual, high-touch analysis into scalable, insight-rich tools for your client groups and the broader People Partner team

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Serve as a trusted coach and thought partner to VP+ leaders, helping them navigate complex organizational decisions, team dynamics, and leadership challenges
Coach leaders on raising the talent bar, managing performance effectively, and building inclusive, high-performing teams
Support leaders through change – whether that's organizational redesigns, leadership transitions, or shifts in business strategy
Partner with Employee Relations and Employment Legan on sensitive situations, ensuring alignment on approach and appropriate escalation

What We Look For

Experience

7+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with meaningful time spent as a strategic business partner (HRBP or equivalent) in a fast-paced, hyper-growth technology environment