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Sentry · 2 weeks ago

Senior People Operations Business Partner

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$210K/yr - $240K/yr

8+ years exp

Sentry is a company dedicated to helping developers create better software through performance and error monitoring tools. They are seeking a Senior People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, driving organizational effectiveness and team health, particularly within the Engineering, Product & Design organization.

Application Performance ManagementDeveloper ToolsReal TimeWeb Apps

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic People partner to senior leaders, driving organizational effectiveness, team health, and execution—especially within our Engineering, Product & Design (EPD) organization

Raise the bar for people leadership by equipping managers with the tools, frameworks, and coaching they need to set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and hold teams accountable

Own and evolve performance management practices with a strong emphasis on continuous feedback, development, and sustained high performance, including leading and supporting performance improvement plans when needed

Partner with leaders to identify and address performance gaps early, balancing high standards with fairness and empathy

Manage complex employee relations matters, conducting thoughtful, objective investigations and recommending clear, appropriate outcomes that align with Sentry’s values and legal obligations

Design and deliver practical, behavior-changing training for managers and leaders that translates directly into better team outcomes

Use people data and insights to spot trends, surface risks and opportunities, and influence leadership decision-making

Conduct attrition and sentiment analysis to identify drivers of turnover and advise leaders on interventions that increase retention and team effectiveness

Lead talent management efforts within assigned functions, including career pathing, skills development, and succession thinking

Drive and contribute to cross-functional People initiatives that improve how Sentry operates and scales

Help shape and implement People policies and programs that are clear, fair, and aligned with how we expect leaders to lead

Qualification

People/HR experienceSupporting Engineering organizationsData-driven mindsetBuilding People programsExecutive-level influencingCoaching capabilitiesCommunication skillsCritical thinkingFacilitation capabilitiesGoogle WorkspacePerformance review processesHandling sensitive matters