Halter · 3 days ago
Senior People and Performance Partner
Halter is building world-class virtual fencing technology to transform farming practices. The Senior People and Performance Partner will work closely with leaders to address complex people challenges, foster high-performing teams, and ensure a supportive environment for employees across the US.
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Responsibilities
This role will look after our go to market and customer teams across the US
Strategic Partnering: Partner with leaders to align people strategies with business goals. Provide coaching to managers on leadership, performance, and team development. Advise on organisational design, team structure, and workforce planning
Performance & Development: Support the execution of performance management, feedback, and calibration processes. Coach managers on developing talent, addressing underperformance. Partner with the broader People & Performance team to embed development frameworks, training and processes into teams
Employee Engagement & Culture: Drive initiatives that build engagement, inclusion, and high performance within teams. Be a visible, trusted presence for employees, helping to resolve concerns and conflicts. Champion company values and help leaders role model behaviours
Change & Growth: Support leaders through organisational change, scaling challenges, and team transitions. Provide data-driven insights to influence decisions on team health and effectiveness. Partner with the broader People & Performance team to ensure smooth execution of people processes in teams
Trusted Partner: Act as a trusted partner to leaders, helping them solve their most complex people challenges
People Initiatives: Ensure people processes run smoothly and seamlessly, working closely with People Operations, Talent, and Programmes
We’re a fast-moving growth company, so from time to time, other responsibilities will pop up and you’ll be part of making it all happen!
Qualification
Required
5+ years as a strategic HR Business Partner, People and Performance Partner (or equivalent) in a high-growth or complex global organisation
Experience working across the US, ideally partnered closely with Sales, Marketing, or Customer Success teams
Proven track record of partnering with senior leaders to shape people strategies, organisation design, and workforce planning
Hands-on experience coaching managers, running performance management processes, and embedding development frameworks
Demonstrated ability to drive engagement, inclusion, and culture-building initiatives with measurable results
Strong experience navigating organisational change, scaling teams, and providing data-driven insights to influence decisions
Background of working cross-functionally with People Ops, Talent, and Programmes to deliver smooth people processes
Confident communicator, trusted advisor, and problem-solver who builds credibility quickly and thrives in fast-paced environments
Benefits
Annual USD$750 self-development budget
Best in class insurance for our employees
Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Wellness leave
Unlimited paid annual leave
Match up to 4% of each employee’s 401(k) contribution per pay check
Inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan
Company
Halter
Halter develops a smart collar for cattle that enables virtual fencing and real-time monitoring
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$198.84MKey Investors
BondCallaghan InnovationBessemer Venture Partners
2025-06-23Series D· $98.6M
2024-07-01Grant· $0.07M
2023-08-25Grant· $0.06M
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