<div><p>GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission">mission</a> is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining whats possible in software development. Thanks to products like <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/">Duo Enterprise</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops/">Duo Agent Platform</a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. </p> <p>The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p></div><h4><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h4> <h4>The People Business Partner serves as a strategic HR advisor supporting VP-level executives and their organizations within our Product and Marketing division. This role combines strategic talent management with hands-on execution, requiring you to identify top talent, drive performance excellence, and develop comprehensive people solutions that align with GitLabs business objectives. Youll work in a fast-paced, global remote environment, managing everything from organizational development and succession planning to change management and company-wide talent programs, while maintaining the high standards and results-driven culture that defines GitLabs approach to people management.</h4> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong>  </p> <ul> <li>Provides support and feedback to client groups, and consults with managers at all levels in areas of talent strategy, including management training and coaching, team member engagement programs, organizational development, and employee relations. Typically supports 1 or more VPs across a function; may support a more senior executive based on organizational structure.</li> <li>Identifies great talent, internally and externally, who will raise the bar across GitLab. Mentors others both in the client group and in the People team.</li> <li>Quickly identifies business needs; develops and presents solutions to senior leaders to help drive results in the organization.</li> <li>Demonstrates ownership to develop and drive People programs and processes from start to finish that align with GitLab goals and values. Deliver meaningful results to the client group/s concise and timely.</li> <li>Leads client group to maintain a high bar for performance by reviewing trends in management of underperformance. Based on insights from Team Member Relations, keeps senior leadership apprised of performance management trends and hot spots. May be more hands on with TMR for complex or senior level performance issues or investigations.</li> <li>Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the People team to develop solutions, programs and policies. Raises concerns/trends to the PBP team, CPO and Legal as needed.</li> <li>Works closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.</li> <li>Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning to support the business strategy.</li> <li>Participate in driving iterations related to company-wide Talent Programs based on feedback from client group.</li> <li>Executes on company-wide Talent Programs within their client group, including Annual Talent Assessment and Compensation Reviews.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You’ll Bring </strong></p> <ul> <li>7+ years of relevant, progressive People Business Partner experience supporting front line, mid-level and executive leaders within technical and Go To Market groups (Product and GTM).</li> <li>Expert-level experience in a variety of HR competency areas such as organizational design and development, leadership development, change management, performance management, and employee relations.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work well with fluid information.</li> <li>Comfortable using technology, including Google Workspace and GitLab.</li> <li>Effective and concise verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionally.</li> <li>Obsessed with results that matter; able to create and deliver full-cycle projects (start to finish) and results in a timely manner.</li> <li>Team player who acts with a sense of urgency and adapts to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.</li> <li>Ability to solve complex problems; resourceful and takes initiative to seek internal and external resources when problem-solving.</li> <li>Very strong EQ, with fine-tuned instincts and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates sound, consistent, trusted judgment.</li> <li>Experience working with Global Talent (Americas, EMEA, APAC); remote experience preferred.</li> <li>Comfortable with high volume and very fast-paced workload; not afraid to “roll up your sleeves” to complete more tactical work. Able to switch between strategic and tactical work daily.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree and/or HR Certification strongly preferred.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the team</strong></p> <h4>People Business Partners (PBPs) are responsible for aligning business objectives with people solutions in the organizations they support. A PBP acts as a trusted and strategic advisor, coach, and change agent to senior leadership, providing data driven insights and expertise on people-related matters, to inform and support a tightly aligned business and talent strategy.</h4> <h4>People Business Partners are aligned across all divisions and departments at GitLab to ensure dedicated partnership.</h4> <h4>PBPs contribute to the overall success of People Group driven initiatives by facilitating engagement of other People Group DRI’s when appropriate, providing insights from client groups to inform new program and iterations, and championing key initiatives.</h4> <h4><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/">All remote</a>, <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/">asynchronous</a> work environment</li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a> </li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/">Growth and Development Fund</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a> </li> </ul> <div><span><span>Remote-Global</span></span></div><div><div><div><p><em><span>The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">benefits</a><span> and </span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/">equity</a><span>. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></p></div><div>California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range</div><div><span>$87,400</span><span>—</span><span>$187,200 USD</span></div></div></div><div><hr /> <p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.  </p> <p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p> <p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>