HRBP

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us. *Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.   The People Team at Lambda is building the kind of company we all want to work for. We move fast, cut through noise, and care deeply—about clarity, fairness, growth, and getting the details right. From hiring to offboarding (and everything in between), we make sure every Lambda has the support, tools, and structure to thrive. Our scope includes recruiting, rewards, L&D, employee relations, communications, and culture—all the things that shape a great place to work.   What You’ll Do Champion Culture and Values : Act as a key driver in promoting and integrating our culture, mission, values, and purpose across teams. Ensure these are embedded into all HR processes and initiatives, especially when it comes to hiring, performance management, and team dynamics. Strategic HR Partnering : Provide HR partnership to high-performing engineering teams, with a strong focus on the team’s goals, business needs, and challenges. Become deeply embedded in team activities and dynamics, not just at the team level but across the organization. Engage in team meetings to stay informed and identify blind spots that impact team cohesion, performance, and morale. Support Team Leadership : Act as a trusted advisor to team leaders, offering guidance on executing key initiatives and providing a fresh perspective on team dynamics and individual performance. Help leaders assess how their teams are working together, offering feedback on interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, and ways to build a stronger team culture. Execution of HR Strategy : Develop and execute HR strategies tailored to the unique needs of engineering teams, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Serve as a thought partner to leadership on how to optimize team performance through workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning. Performance Management : Provide consistent performance management support to leaders, ensuring they are equipped to handle coaching, counseling, and career development. Actively monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback to help leaders make informed decisions on promotions, development, and performance improvement. Talent Acquisition and Development : Take an active role in the hiring process, specifically in culture interviews, ensuring that new hires align with team values and bring the necessary talent to drive business success. Work with leaders to refine the interview process and raise the hiring bar across the organization. Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict Resolution : Focus on understanding the interpersonal dynamics within teams. Use your high emotional intelligence (EQ) to coach individuals and teams on how to collaborate more effectively and resolve conflicts in a constructive way. Organizational Debugging : Work closely with leadership to identify and address any organizational issues or inefficiencies that may hinder team performance. Challenge the status quo and bring common-sense, innovative solutions to improve organizational effectiveness. Drive Values Through Leadership : Influence who is hired, promoted, and let go based on our core values. Ensure that HR decisions align with the broader mission and values, and be courageous in driving organizational change and improvements. Employee Relations and Legal Compliance : Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues with a focus on fairness and transparency. Ensure compliance