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Principal People Business Partner

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Apollo Graph

Apollo Graph

11-50 employees

Tools for managing and optimizing GraphQL

Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$195.5k - $230kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA + 1 more

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Word/Pages/Docs
Requirements
  • Deep experience (8-10 years) in people business partnerships across multiple stages of growing companies.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; an articulate and persuasive communicator.
  • Experience supporting diverse stakeholders across a globally distributed, remote team.
  • Ability and desire to operate with a high degree of elasticity and navigate ambiguity.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Experience creating and facilitating learning content in a remote environment.
  • A trusted coach and advisor - you are sought out for your counsel and operate highly professionally.
  • Experience leveraging various tools and platforms to facilitate asynchronous collaboration, automation, and communication: Slack, Google Docs, etc.
  • Previous experience supporting a GTM team.
  • Executive coaching certification is highly desired.
Responsibilities
  • Support the GTM organization by developing and executing high-impact initiatives such as engagement, talent assessment and development, succession planning, organizational design, employee relations, compensation, change management, and leadership development.
  • Deliver people programs to client groups, balancing company needs with your understanding of unique client group needs.
  • Drive workforce planning initiatives and build capabilities needed to achieve each department’s vision and strategy.
  • Build a crisp understanding of the business initiatives and customize your strategy accordingly.
  • Leverage data to build insights and craft compelling stories that influence a diverse set of leaders.
  • Build out, continuously improve, and deliver high-impact people programs and infrastructure that scale for growth.
  • Partner with our emerging Centers of Excellence to offer feedback, improve outcomes, and be the bridge between the GTM group and the People team to ensure we keep business impact front of mind in all that we do.
  • Partner with the People Growth & Development team to create and implement targeted talent development programs that drive impact across the company.
  • Expertly counsel and coach leadership and employees, leveraging your wisdom, business acumen, and knowledge of local employment laws and best practices.
  • Use your strong working knowledge of compensation to drive better results.

Apollo GraphQL offers tools for developers to manage and optimize GraphQL, a data query language for APIs. Their main product, the Apollo Graph Platform, includes features like Apollo Explorer, Apollo Federation, and Apollo Router, which help streamline API management. The company serves a wide range of clients, from individual developers to large corporations, and differentiates itself by focusing on performance optimization. Apollo's goal is to simplify the integration and management of data across various applications.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$152M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Apollo's recent $130 million Series D funding round led by Insight Partners indicates strong financial backing and potential for accelerated growth and innovation.
  • The company's inclusion in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for two consecutive years highlights its rapid growth and market recognition.
  • Joining the Cloud Native Computing Foundation as a Silver member underscores Apollo's commitment to cloud-native innovation and positions it well within the industry ecosystem.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in API management and GraphQL tools is intense, with larger players potentially overshadowing Apollo's market presence.
  • Rapid expansion and frequent updates, such as the major GraphOS update, may lead to operational challenges and strain on resources.

What makes Apollo Graph unique

  • Apollo GraphQL's focus on GraphQL federation and its comprehensive Apollo Graph Platform sets it apart from competitors who may not offer such specialized and integrated solutions.
  • The company's innovative features like Apollo Explorer, Apollo Federation, and Apollo Router provide a unified and high-performance GraphQL experience, which is a significant advantage over traditional API management tools.
  • Apollo's Contracts feature allows for tailored graphs for different audiences, a unique offering that enhances customization and flexibility for enterprise clients.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

PTO

401k

Medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance

Generous parental leave

Coffee chats & team lunches