HR Business Partner - R&D - Engineering
Saviynt
People & HR
Milpitas, CA, USA
USD 165k-220k / year
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.
Build the Engine of the AI Era
Saviynt is redefining the future of identity security. With a recent $700M capital raise led by KKR, we are scaling faster than ever to establish our platform as the foundation for global security in the AI era. We need a sophisticated Sr. HR Business Partner (P5) to support our U.S. Product and Engineering (R&D) teams—the technical heartbeat of our company.
The Role
You will be the primary HR strategist for our world-class engineers and product visionaries. This is not a "background" HR role; you will be in the room with R&D leaders, driving organizational design and ensuring our talent strategy keeps pace with our rapid product evolution.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Strategic R&D Partnership: Serve as the lead HR consultant for the U.S. Product and Engineering teams, aligning people strategy with ambitious technical roadmaps.
- Organizational Design: Partner with technical leadership to identify and execute HR interventions in organizational structure, employee retention, and high-impact engagement.
- Performance Engineering: Drive the end-to-end pay and performance cycle, ensuring technical teams have clear goal alignment, constructive feedback loops, and equitable compensation.
- Talent Analytics: Utilize deep-dive HR metrics and data analysis to identify trends and provide the data-driven insights necessary for continuous improvement.
- Managerial Coaching: Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and conflict resolution, helping technical managers lead with empathy and excellence.
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Compensation to master workforce planning and succession for critical technical roles.
- Culture Stewardship: Lead initiatives for employee experience, ESG, and the development of the next generation of technical leaders.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field. SHRM or HRCI certification is a strong plus.
- Tech-Driven HR Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a specific focus on supporting Engineering, Product, or R&D organizations in a high-growth environment.
- Proven Strategy Execution: A track record of executing HR initiatives that directly drive business results in fast-paced, technology-driven companies.
- Analytical Rigor: A highly analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data to influence stakeholder decisions.
- Global Fluency: Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones while maintaining a proactive, problem-solving approach.
Logistics
Location: Bay Area Office.
Hybrid Flexibility: Minimum 3 days in office, with additional in-person presence for critical leadership meetings.
If you are a proactive and strategic HR professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join us in shaping the future of Saviynt and supporting the success of our sales and marketing teams!
If required for this role, you will:
- Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter
- Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):
> Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy
> Incident Response Policy/Procedures
> Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures
> Mobile Device Policy
> Account Management Policy
> Access Control Policy
> Personnel Security Policy
> Privacy Policy
Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
165000 - 220000 USD a year
