Rula is hiring a Principal HR Business Partner to support our Engineering and Product (EPD) leadership teams. In this strategic role, you will influence our ability to scale by tackling high-impact people challenges and initiatives, all while championing our mission to make mental healthcare accessible and destigmatized.
What You'll Do
- Act as a strategic advisor to Engineering and Product (EPD) leadership teams.
- Take on high-impact people challenges and initiatives that directly influence our ability to scale.
- Provide expert coaching on performance management, strategic hiring, and career development.
- Ensure technical teams have the environment they need to thrive.
- Leverage in-depth functional knowledge to lead significant projects, such as ensuring talent density for company goals.
- Navigate complex technical org dynamics with empathy and fairness as a champion of the 'Handle with Care' value.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of HRBP experience.
- At least 3+ years in a dedicated role supporting Engineering or Product organizations.
- Proven track record acting as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, capable of leading significant projects with minimal day-to-day supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex people metrics and dashboards to identify trends in engagement and turnover, turning insights into actionable recommendations.
- Strong ability to build trust-based relationships with technical stakeholders and use coaching frameworks to help leaders solve problems independently.
- Ability to analyze root causes and evaluate risks/benefits to drive impactful outcomes that align with broader company objectives.
Nice to Have
- Experience navigating both high-growth start-up environments and mature, large-scale organizations.
- Google Suite, specifically advanced Sheets and Pivot tables.
- Proficiency in using RAPID and RACI frameworks to clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
Technical Stack
- Google Suite (advanced Sheets, Pivot tables)
Team & Environment
Part of the People team, supporting Engineering and Product (EPD) leadership teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- 100% remote work environment with working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Attractive pay and benefits with full transparency of pay ranges.
- Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA.
- 401(k) plan access.
- Generous time-off policies, including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year.
- Paid parental leave for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and physical health.
- New hire home office stipend.
- Quarterly department stipend for team-building activities or in-person gatherings.
- Wellness events and lunch & learns.
- Community and employee resource groups.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates in most U.S. states, excluding Hawaii.
Rula is dedicated to a culture of inclusion where diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone.



