Senior People Business Partner (Product and Engineering)

About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA AND IS IN OFFICE. Sr. HRBP with Product and Engineering experience. Job Description We are seeking a seasoned Senior People Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Product and Engineering functions. This strategic role partners directly with Product and Engineering leaders to drive business outcomes through talent strategies, organizational design, and compensation programs. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in high-growth environments, understands the nuances of Product and Engineering dynamics , and can influence at the executive level.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Product and Engineering executives, aligning people strategies with business goals.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design to support scaling and transformation.
• Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making on talent, performance, and engagement.

Compensation & Rewards

• Partner with Total Rewards to design and implement competitive compensation structures for Product and Engineering roles , including base, variable, and equity components.
• Advise on incentive plan design, quota-linked compensation, and sales performance alignment.
• Ensure pay equity, market competitiveness, and compliance across global Product, Learning, and Engineering.

Talent Programs & Enablement

• Drive performance management, career development, and leadership enablement programs tailored to Product, Engineering, and Learning.
• Support calibration processes, promotion cycles, and succession planning with a lens on business impact.

Change Management & Culture

• Lead change initiatives tied to organizational shifts, including M & A.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and leadership development.
• Act as a steward of company values and employee experience across Product and Engineering markets.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HRBP experience, with at least 5 years supporting Product and Engineering business units.
• Experience working with India and off shore leaders and partners.
• Proven success in partnering with senior executives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Deep understanding of compensation strategy, incentive design, and program implementation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using people data to influence decisions.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Lattice, Workday, or similar) and programmatic HR delivery.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in SaaS, tech, or other subscription-based business models.
• Familiarity with Product, Engineering roles and compensation models .
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley's most dominant and successful companies
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. The actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.  In addition to the compensation listed, this position may be eligible for equity compensation, and/or a bonus or commission whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual or company performance. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Pleasanton HQ Base Pay Range

$126,500—$190,000 USD

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