Associate People Business Partner

Who Are We?

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 35 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs, faster.

The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has an office in Bangalore, where it was founded. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with Postman on X via @getpostman.

P.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate People Business Partner to develop and implement comprehensive onboarding and offboarding programs. This role is crucial in enhancing the employee experience from their first day through their departure, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires and departing employees. Here at Postman, we are a team, and we are looking for someone who can support all aspects of people operations depending on the needs of the business.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with fellow People Business Partners to execute People programs such as performance management, employee engagement, manager development and organizational design.
• Assist with employee feedback initiatives and action plans to improve employee
•  Analyze people metrics to provide insights to business leaders on trends and recommend data-driven solutions to address challenges and enhance employee experience.
• Assist in identifying skill gaps and supporting the design and delivery of learning initiatives.
• Identify and address training needs for business units and individual managers, offering tailored coaching and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
• Address employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, ensuring fair and consistent handling.
• Be the go-to People Team resource for employees globally, addressing their queries and guiding them through People programs.

What You Will Need

• 3-5 years experience in a HR Generalist/HR Business Partnering role (e.g., performance management, training, compensation, attrition, leadership development).
• Experience in coaching employees and management through complex, sensitive, and high-stakes situations with empathy and objectivity.
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset, with the ability to assess HR metrics, identify trends, and implement data-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, ensuring compliance and guiding best practices in HR operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and effectively convey HR strategies and initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR tech tools such as HRIS, performance management platforms, employee surveys, and other HR software that enhances operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely execution of HR programs and initiatives while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, high-growth organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for driving positive employee experiences.

Who you are:

• You have the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders 
• You understand the needs and learning styles of diverse audiences  
• You can adapt quickly to evolving needs of a high growth organization
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and consider yourself adaptable: Willing to learn, try new approaches and iterate based on impact
• Your competencies include excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in a high-growth start-up environment

Our Values:

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency & honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.

This role is based in the greater San Francisco Bay area, and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from  $90,000 to $130,000 plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

What Else?

In addition to Postman's pay-on-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. If you have little ones in your family, the creche allowance can help in supporting your work-life balance. Our frequent and fascinating team-building events will keep you connected, while our donation-matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves. 

At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For all roles based out of San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3-days a week. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on balancing flexibility and collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our hybrid office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom.

Our Values

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.

Equal opportunity

Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Postman will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Postman.