Strava · 11 hours ago
People Business Partner
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expStrava is an app for active people with over 180 million athletes worldwide, aiming to motivate individuals to lead their best active lives. As a People Business Partner, you will support business leaders and teams, build trusted relationships, and execute people practices to help the company grow effectively.
AppsFitnessInternetMobileSocial NetworkSports
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted people partner to managers and teammates, providing guidance on day-to-day and sensitive people matters
Collaborate closely with the broader People team (People Operations, Talent, People Programs) to deliver aligned people initiatives
Support manager development by helping leaders navigate core people processes, access resources, and escalate issues thoughtfully when needed
Assist in the execution of People programs such as performance management or employee listening initiatives
Support managers through organizational change, including team transitions, reorgs, and scaling efforts
Identify and contribute to opportunities that improve collaboration, role clarity, and team effectiveness
Connect people work to business needs, helping leaders understand tradeoffs, outcomes, and the impact of people decisions
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of experience as a People Partner or in a closely related role supporting managers and teams through core people moments across the employee lifecycle
Experience supporting teams in early-stage, Series C–D, or post-IPO-but-lean environments, where speed, prioritization, and judgment matter
Demonstrated ability to build and scale people practices, not just operate within highly resourced centers of excellence
Hands-on experience partnering with managers on performance management, compensation planning, engagement, and team effectiveness, with clear examples of impact
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to earn trust, influence decisions, and coach managers at multiple levels of the organization
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with curiosity about how teams operate and how people practices can better support business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive people situations with empathy, sound judgment, and an understanding of both individual and business needs
Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality, responsiveness, and operational rigor in a fast-moving environment
Strong business acumen, with the ability to tie people work to strategy and outcomes
A strong commitment to inclusive, equitable, and people-first leadership practices, and to fostering a culture where all teammates can thrive
Company
Strava
Strava is a social fitness app that tracks running, cycling, and workouts, connecting athletes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$151.85MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalJackson Square VenturesMadrone Capital Partners
2025-05-22Series Unknown
2025-05-22Debt Financing
2020-11-17Series F· $110M
Leadership Team
Michael Martin
CEO & Board Member
Rob Terrell
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
Crunchbase News
2026-01-22
2026-01-22
Company data provided by crunchbase