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Lambda is an AI cloud infrastructure company serving tens of thousands of customers from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. The People Team is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support high-performing engineering teams and drive organizational excellence.
In this role, you will act as a strategic HR partner embedded within engineering teams, championing Lambda's culture and values across all HR processes. You'll provide trusted advisory support to team leaders on talent development, performance management, and team dynamics. Key responsibilities include developing tailored HR strategies for engineering teams, conducting culture interviews during hiring, coaching leaders on conflict resolution and team effectiveness, and identifying organizational inefficiencies that impact performance.
You'll manage complex employee relations issues with fairness and transparency, ensure legal compliance, and use data-driven insights to drive improvements in engagement and retention. This is a hands-on role requiring seamless transitions between strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations. You'll influence critical decisions around hiring, promotions, and organizational changes, ensuring alignment with company values and mission.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience with at least 3+ years working directly with high-performing engineering teams. You possess exceptional emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and a coach's mindset focused on building high-performance team culture. You're a critical thinker who can diagnose organizational issues and provide pragmatic solutions, with experience driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The role requires presence in the San Francisco or San Jose office 4 days per week, with Tuesday designated as the work-from-home day.
