Senior People Business Partner, Sales

About Verkada

Verkada is revolutionizing organizational safety by providing a unified, privacy-conscious AI-driven platform that integrates video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Our platform actively safeguards people and places through cutting-edge technologies deployed globally.

We have tremendous market traction with over 30,000 customers, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. Valued at $5.8 billion and supported by prominent investors such as CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, and Next47, Verkada leads a transformative shift in Physical AI technology. Currently, over 2 million devices operate in more than 170 countries worldwide.

Role Overview

The People team at Verkada is essential to company growth, partnering closely with business leaders to cultivate high-performing teams and support rapid scaling. This Senior People Business Partner position focuses on supporting the Sales and Sales Operations & Strategy divisions. You will collaborate directly with senior leadership to develop organizational strategies, lead change programs, and design scalable structures and processes. This role offers a unique chance to influence the development of a rapidly growing sales organization and make significant business impacts.

This is an on-site role based in San Mateo, CA, requiring presence at the office five days per week to sustain a vibrant in-office culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to sales leaders on topics including organizational efficiency, team dynamics, leadership coaching, and talent management strategies.
• Collaborate with new leaders to evaluate current team structures and performance, designing scalable, high-performing organizations.
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and guide informed business decisions.
• Develop and implement talent initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and leadership growth programs.
• Provide expertise on complex employee relations cases, lead investigations, and ensure fair and legally compliant resolutions.
• Assist leaders in navigating periods of ambiguity, organizational growth, and change while maintaining a high-performance culture.
• Champion organizational transformation activities including organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and evolving operating models.

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience as an HR Business Partner or People Business Partner, preferably supporting fast-growing go-to-market or sales teams.
• Demonstrated success working with senior leadership on organizational transformation and scaling challenges.
• Proven ability to design and enhance organizational structures and effectiveness initiatives.
• Strong influencing skills with sound judgment and business acumen across all organizational levels.
• Analytical capability to convert people analytics into practical strategies.
• Comfort working in environments where People Partners own a wide range of talent, leadership, and organizational projects rather than relying on specialized centers of excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant Master’s degree is a preferred asset.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs tailored to employee and family needs with premiums fully covered for employees and 80% for families.
• Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Expanded mental health support resources.
• Generous paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Flexible time off including paid holidays, extended firmwide holidays, PTO, and personal sick leave.
• Professional development stipend to support continued learning.
• Wellness and fitness benefits including daily healthy lunches.
• Commuter benefits to ease daily travel.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States as visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Compensation

The annual on-target earnings for this role range from $160,000 to $200,000 USD. This estimate includes base salary and potential commissions or bonuses. Depending on the position, employees may also receive equity compensation through restricted stock units (RSUs).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Verkada is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination on any legally protected basis. All candidates will be evaluated fairly, respecting diversity in race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, and other protected categories.

Candidate privacy will be maintained in accordance with our policies.