People Business Partner

The posting, as Steno Page wrote it

People Business Partner, Operations, People Team (Remote)
Full-Time, Remote / Salaried, Exempt
Includes Benefits, PTO, Flexible Schedule, Equity

Steno was built on a simple idea - litigation support shouldn't be an obstacle. Since 2018, we've been delivering on that promise, growing into a business with over $90M raised, a team that continues to scale, and a multi-product platform serving thousands of law firms nationwide. We combine expert and hospitable services, proprietary data, and modern technology in a way no one else in the legal industry can.

Our Operations organization is the engine behind that promise - the team that gets depositions covered, transcripts delivered, and clients served on time, every time. This role sits on the People team as the dedicated People Business Partner to that organization, working at two altitudes at once — close enough to the front line to engage with individual contributors and coach managers through the day-to-day, and trusted enough by senior Operations leaders to be a real thought partner as their part of the business grows.

Who are you?

You're an HR Business Partner who's spent real time inside operational environments — places where the pace of the business and the people running it are tightly linked. You've coached frontline managers through hard conversations, and you've also earned the trust of senior leaders on tough people and team decisions. You're equally comfortable in both rooms.

You lead with strong HR Business Partner fundamentals — coaching, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning — and that foundation makes you a trusted advisor for leaders working through hard decisions about their team. You read people, people data, and organizational signals with equal fluency, and you use several inputs to stay ahead of problems.

You're comfortable being the connective layer between centrally designed people programs and the realities of a fast-moving business unit — translating strategy into something a frontline manager can actually use, while also being a real thought partner to senior leaders navigating tough calls. You know where your judgment ends and where something needs to be escalated, and you lead with what's effective, even when it isn't the popular call.

What you'll drive

• Partner with Operations leaders - from senior leadership to frontline managers — on workforce and organizational planning tied to production volume, client demand, and the pace of the business
• Coach managers, especially first-line and newer managers,on performance conversations and team dynamics, building their capability to handle these situations themselves
• Identify people risks inside Operations early - attrition patterns, capability gaps, engagement dips — by pairing data with what you're hearing directly from the people closest to the work
• Innovate centrally built people programs (performance cycles, comp changes, talent processes) to Operations' structure and calendar,

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partners closely with Operations leadership as the group scales.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - $130,000 - $160,000
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits — generous, low-cost plans for employees and their families
• Wellness & Mental Health — shared benefits designed to support the whole person
• Flexible Paid Time Off — trust-based and meant to be used
• Equity options — so you share in what we're building
• Access to a company-provided 401(k) account
• Home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

Application Information

• Steno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristics that are protected under the law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Applicants needing special assistance or accommodations for interviews or website access should contact us at accommodations@steno.com .
• Steno personnel will always have either a steno.com email address or will contact you via Rippling Recruiting. Act with caution if asked for personal information. Background checks, for example, are only conducted after an offer is extended.
• Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying. If you haven't received it, check your email spam folder and approve the sender address to ensure receipt of future communications.
• Information provided to Steno, such as professional credentials and skills, educational and work history, the results of technical skills assessments or working exercises, and other information that may be included on a resume or application, is collected and stored in our system. Still, we never disclose or sell your personal information.
• Steno uses AI-assisted tools to help review applications and identify candidates whose experience aligns with the role. All hiring decisions are made by our People team, and a member of our team will personally reach out to candidates selected to move forward in the process.