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The Stepstone Group

AI-powered recruitment platform with autonomous matching

Senior People Partner

Full-Time
$114k - $190k/yr
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Denver, CO, USA
HybridThree days in the office per week required; occasional travel may be required.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a People Partner or similar role on a People Team, with a deep understanding of human resources practices and business operations.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leadership.
  • Ability to analyze data, develop insights, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Experience managing complex employee relations issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Eight to ten years of experience in People Partnering, Organizational or Leadership Development, and/or People Operations or a similar area is required.
Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with leadership to align talent strategies with overarching business strategy and organizational success.
  • Guide leaders through rapid organizational shifts, team realignments, and product pivots without disrupting operational momentum.
  • Coach leaders on effective team management, performance delivery, and succession planning.
  • Guide business leaders through restructuring, scaling, workforce planning, and change initiatives to ensure minimal disruption and maximum operational effectiveness.
  • Provide coaching and support to help managers create succession plans for top talent and development plans for their teams that support employees' career paths and align with company goals to drive organizational performance.
  • Partner with managers to identify talent needs, conduct skills gap analyses, and implement effective recruitment strategies through recruiters to attract talent.
  • Lead quarterly and annual performance reviews, talent calibration, and career progression frameworks; identify high-potential talent and build development pathways.
  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, conduct objective workplace investigations, and advise managers on performance improvement plans.
  • Analyze employee and survey feedback and partner with leaders to implement action plans that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Drive engagement and efficiency across the People Partner team by sharing best practices and improving work processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver results.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Human resources certification, such as SHRM-SCP or PHR.

About the company

StepStone provides a global recruitment platform that uses artificial intelligence and autonomous matching to connect jobseekers with suitable job opportunities. The system relies on conversational AI to guide users to roles that fit their skills and preferences, simplifying the application process. Employers gain subscription-based access to a technology-driven hiring platform that helps them attract and hire top talent across industries. StepStone differentiates itself through its AI-powered, autonomous matching capabilities and a seamless, chat-guided experience designed for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises. The company aims to improve talent acquisition in a shrinking global workforce by making both jobseekers and employers more successful.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$22M

Headquarters

Düsseldorf, Germany

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fee-related earnings rose 30% in August 2026, showing operating leverage.
  • Infrastructure secondaries closed August 2026 at $1.7 billion across fund and separate accounts.
  • Institutional ownership reached 55.54%; RBC upgraded STEP on September 12, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • August 6, 2026 earnings missed EPS and revenue estimates; shares fell afterward.
  • The business still depends on fundraising; if inflows stall, fee growth slows sharply.
  • Shareholder-claims firms still target StepStone; governance fights can distract management through 2026.

What makes The Stepstone Group unique

  • StepStone’s 2026 scale spans $233 billion AUM and $652 billion AUA.
  • Its secondaries, co-investments, and credit platform diversify revenue beyond plain fund management.
  • SCOF II closed April 2026 with $1.58 billion, proving institutional fundraising power.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Gym Membership
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Referral Bonus

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