Provide thought partnership to Engineering & Product leaders on scaling, org structure, role clarity, and team effectiveness
Identify talent gaps, succession risks, and opportunities to level-up leadership behaviors
Coach engineering and product managers on feedback, difficult conversations, performance management, and decision-making
Build leadership capability using Fingerprint’s Leadership Rubric and FLIP+ principles
Diagnose team dynamics, alignment issues, and friction points; drive interventions that improve execution and trust
Enable high-quality communication and collaboration across the organization
Lead calibration cycles, talent assessments, performance processes, and compensation cycles for R&D
Guide leaders through rigorous documentation, PIPs, and talent actions when needed
Partner with leaders on implementing new systems, processes, and cultural expectations as we scale
Improve communication clarity and speed across our globally distributed team
Serve as a functional lead for R&D employee relations, policy interpretation, and compliance (in partnership with People Ops)

6-10+ years in an HRBP role supporting technical teams in high-growth SaaS or product-driven companies
Strong ability to influence without authority and build trust with senior technical leaders
Experience diagnosing organizational issues and designing interventions that improve execution
Comfortable operating with incomplete information and creating clarity in ambiguity
Deep coaching experience with managers and senior ICs
Ability to quickly understand technical environments, role types, and R&D operating rhythms
High judgment, calm communication, and a bias toward action over theatrics
Role requires proficiency with macOS and comfort working fully remotely using tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for everyone.
We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace.
Fingerprint strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered.

HR Business Partner – R&D

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