Overview As Founding HRBP at Factory, you partner with leaders to design scalable org structures and people processes that support rapid growth post-Series C. You'll help build the HRBP backbone-playbooks, frameworks, and governance-while delivering hands-on support. This role blends strategic design with day-to-day HR operations, enabling data-driven decisions and a strong employee experience. You'll shape performance, compensation, and development programs, leveraging AI tools to optimize how we work and scale. You'll be a trusted partner who drives impact across the organization and grows the HR function from its foundations.
Responsibilities- Advise leaders on org design, workforce planning, and growth strategies as the company scales.
- Own headcount planning and ensure data integrity for client groups.
- Develop and implement playbooks and frameworks for org design, performance calibration, compensation cycles, and career ladders.
- Serve as advisor on employee relations, coaching, policy issues, and escalations.
- Coach leaders on performance, feedback, and people leadership; foster trust and transparency.
- Contribute to L&D, People Programs, and Total Rewards initiatives.
- Manage end-to-end performance reviews and compensation cycles for client groups; ensure calibration and clear communication.
- Adopt and integrate AI tools (including Factory's own product) to enhance operations and workflows.
- Balance strategic design with hands-on execution, maintaining durable systems while handling day-to-day load.
Key requirements- 8+ years of HR experience with a strong HRBP/People Partner track in high-growth tech environments
- Strong business acumen and credibility with functional leaders
- Curious, problem-solver mindset focused on root causes
- Employee-focused approach when designing systems and processes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
- Comfort with strategic and hands-on work in a dynamic setting
- Experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning and compensation strategy
- trust-building
- strong communication
- data-driven decision making
- org design
- workforce planning
- performance management
