Full-Time

Staff People Partner

Posted on 11/15/2024

Databricks

Databricks

5,001-10,000 employees

Unified data platform for analytics and AI

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$117.8k - $208.4kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Candidates from other locations will also be considered.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ yrs experience of HR experience that shows proven success as a strategic partner working with managers up through the VP+ level
  • In-depth knowledge of Human Resources practices and legal requirements
  • Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and a sense of humor
  • Highly adaptable and able to drive effective change management within a fast-paced organization during a period of hyper-growth
  • Competency in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions through strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong judgment in decision-making and problem-solving through ambiguous situations
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify insights that drive action
  • Strong sense of urgency with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a consultant to the business through trusted partner relationships with Field Eng senior leadership, delivering impact against priorities that will benefit the business and employees and allow the business to scale
  • Facilitate and manage core people programs, policies, and procedures for the Field Eng team (to include, but not limited to, performance management, compensation, benefits and rewards, development programs, and change management)
  • Create and drive change management and thoughtful learning programs to drive organizational health
  • Use data and insights to build and align a talent strategy to drive our business goals
  • Deliver on initiatives and goals through thoughtful organizational planning and project management
  • Serve as a liaison between the business and our central People Operations team; articulate business strategic people priorities for people initiatives back to the central teams to ensure centralized programs and policies are built-in support of the business
  • Provide support and consultation and engage in cross-functional organizational improvement across the People team
  • Partner with our Employee Relations team to support employee relations issues that include, but are not limited to, participation in investigations, handling employee disciplinary issues, and performance management meetings

Databricks provides a platform that combines the features of data lakes and data warehouses, referred to as lakehouse architecture. This platform allows organizations to efficiently manage, analyze, and gain insights from their data. It caters to a diverse clientele, including data engineers, data scientists, and business analysts in sectors like finance, healthcare, and technology. Databricks streamlines data ingestion, management, and analysis through automated ETL processes, secure data sharing, and high-performance analytics. Additionally, it supports machine learning and AI workloads, enabling users to build and deploy models at scale. Unlike many competitors, Databricks operates on a subscription-based model, generating revenue through platform access and professional services. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data effectively for better decision-making and insights.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$13.6B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

79%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Databricks raised $10 billion for AI product development and global expansion.
  • The company plans to expand into Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030.
  • Partnerships with cloud providers enhance Databricks' scalability and performance.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Snowflake could impact Databricks' market share.
  • The acquisition of Tabular may pose integration challenges and disrupt operations.
  • Rapid expansion into new markets may expose Databricks to geopolitical risks.

What makes Databricks unique

  • Databricks offers a unified platform combining data lakes and warehouses, known as lakehouse.
  • The platform supports collaborative data science and machine learning workflows.
  • Databricks integrates with major cloud services for seamless data management and analysis.

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Benefits

Extended health care including dental and vision

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Equity awards

Flexible Vacation

Gym reimbursement

Annual personal development fund

Work headphones reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business travel accident insurance

Paid Parental Leave

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