Hiring: People Partner Company: LangChain Location: San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, CA; New York, NY) Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:59:14 Employment Type: Full-Time Target Skills & Keywords: People Partner, HR Business Partner, Organizational Design, Talent Density, Headcount Forecasting, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Compensation Cycles, Leveling Frameworks, Data-Driven Insights, People Analytics, AI-First Operations, Strategic Coaching, Leadership Influence, GTM, Engineering, Product, Ops Experience: - Founding People Partner role for a scaling AI startup - Strategic co-pilot to EPD, GTM, and Ops leaders - Deeply embedded in the business, using data to diagnose organizational problems proactively - Experience influencing senior leadership on org design, talent density, and leadership decisions - Background as a resilient builder who moves at the speed of an AI startup Required Skills: - Business-First Partnership: Embed with Engineering, Product, GTM, and Ops to drive business outcomes—velocity, quality, and retention—through intentional people strategies - Proactive Organizational Architecture: Act as an early warning system using data and organizational pulse to anticipate burnout or friction; architect high-performance team structures, headcount forecasting, and foundational builds - AI-First Operations: Leverage AI tools and modern tech stacks to automate routine people processes and streamline operations - Strategic Coaching & Influence: Provide high-signal coaching on performance, leadership, and team dynamics; push back when necessary to maintain a high bar - Data-Driven Insights: Own the People Dashboard for business units; build clear one-pagers based on metrics such as attrition trends and comp parity - Program Implementation & Stewardship: Tailor rollout of core programs (compensation cycles, leveling, performance frameworks) to specific unit needs; manage sensitive employee relations with empathy Qualifications: - Business operator at heart with an AI-first mindset - Proven ability to eliminate administrative toil through automation - Strong analytical skills with experience using data to influence leadership decisions - Experience partnering with leaders ranging from first-time managers to industry veterans - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment Compensation: Not specified in the provided job text. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!