# Principal People Business Partner at Harness

- Company: Harness
- What the company does: Harness is a unified AI software delivery platform to manage the SDLC using purpose-built AI agents. Backed by Battery, Norwest and GV.
- Company website: https://harness.io/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://www.harness.io/company/jobs/apply?gh_jid=5277350007&gh_jid=5277350007&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/harness-principal-people-business-partner/

## About the role

We are seeking a Principal People Business Partner (PBP) to serve as the senior People advisor to our Customer Success, Marketing, Finance and Legal leadership, shaping how our teams are structured, developed and led as we scale in a high-growth global tech environment. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of People Business Partner or HRBP experience, including advising C-Suite level executives, ideally in a global organization
- Experience in tech, SaaS or other high-growth environments
- Proven track record as a trusted advisor to executive leaders on talent strategy, workforce planning, succession and org design
- Deep expertise across org design, change management, performance management, leadership development and employee relations, including leading complex, high-stakes matters with Legal
- Strong knowledge of federal and local employment law, with sound independent judgment
- Data-driven approach, with the ability to turn people metrics into compelling stories and recommendations

Tags: People & Workplace

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/harness-principal-people-business-partner/