Associate People & Culture Business Partner

Associate People & Culture Business Partner SI-BONE is a fast-growing, publicly traded medical device company specializing in minimally invasive sacropelvic solutions. Our mission is to help patients rise up and reach for the stars, and our vision is to become the global leader in treating sacropelvic conditions through innovation, evidence, education, and advocacy. The People & Culture team at SI-BONE seeks an enthusiastic Associate People & Culture Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to department leaders and translate business strategy into people practices. Location: Must be local to the SF Bay Area and willing to work on-site at our Santa Clara offices (minimum 4 days per week with potential Fridays). Responsibilities Build trusted advisor relationships with managers and leaders, guiding them through complex people challenges. Partner with Finance on offer approvals and compensation budgeting. Align talent strategies with business goals by collaborating across functions. Serve as a resource on policies, procedures, and compliance, escalating to legal counsel when needed. Advise on job leveling, role design, and internal mobility to support long‑term workforce planning. Conduct fair, thorough, and timely workplace investigations and guide managers through PIPs, disciplinary actions, and terminations with professionalism and compliance rigor. Proactively identify employee‑relations trends and recommend systemic solutions before issues escalated. Support the design and execution of performance management cycles and coach managers on goal setting, feedback, and accountability. Support managers in identifying and addressing talent needs, developing key talent, and managing talent gaps. Support compensation reviews and benchmarking to ensure market‑competitive pay practices. Guide and support managers through annual performance and merit cycle review. Champion SI‑BONE's culture by partnering on employee engagement surveys and action planning. Contribute to programs that position SI‑BONE as a recognized best place to work in medtech. Maintain a visible, approachable presence across the business. Develop and conduct training programs for employees as needed. Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years of progressive People & Culture experience, with at least 3 years in a generalist or equivalent advisory capacity, preferably in a startup medical‑device environment. Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines: talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, investigations, performance management, DEI, and talent development. Background in medical device, biotech, or other regulated industries strongly preferred. Experience thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is common. Knowledge & Skills Solid understanding of employment law, leave administration, and benefits fundamentals. Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms (ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse a plus). Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to adjust style from frontline employee to senior executive. Analytical mindset and comfortable using data and metrics to drive decisions. Proven project‑management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Who You Are A trusted partner who people seek for honest, thoughtful guidance. A relationship builder who invests in understanding the business and earns credibility through follow‑through. A problem‑solver who brings actionable solutions, not just analysis. Resilient and adaptable, staying calm under pressure and helping others. Deeply committed to doing what’s right for employees and the business. Team player, adaptable. Compensation Salary range and supplemental pay (bonus and stock) are based on location, experience, and other factors. EEO Statement SI‑BONE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SI-BONE