Thinking Machines Lab
HR Business Partner
$225K–$275K
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years required; 10+ years preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship is offered; success is not guaranteed.
About the job
Coaches managers and advises leadership while designing people systems for a growing AI research lab.
What you'll do
- Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and continuous improvement.
- Advise leadership on organizational decisions, including team structure and succession planning.
- Design compensation, career frameworks, and feedback and evaluation processes.
What they ask for
- 5+ years experience working as a people leader or HR business partner in a high-growth technical environment.
- Fluency with employment law and best practices in North America.
- Proven track record of developing HR practices and supporting a diverse set of talent.
Nice to have
- 10+ years experience as a people leader or HR business partner.
- Experience setting up novel systems that scale in a fast-growing company; coaching experience in confidential support, motivating improvement, and conflict resolution; or a track record supporting a high-trust, low-ego environment with strong retention and growth.
Pay
$225,000 - $275,000 USD (base salary)
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