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Senior People Partner, GTM

Horizon3


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 185000
Posted: 28 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Get to Know Us

Horizon3 is a fast-growing remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product the NodeZeroTM platform delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal external cloud and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by IT Ops/SecOps teams consulting pentesters and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators startup engineers & operators and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. Were committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools and false positives resulting in alert fatigue blind spots checkbox security culture cybersecurity skills shortage and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively we are a team of learn it alls committed to a culture of respect collaboration ownership and results.

What Youll Do

We are looking for an experienced savvy HR Business Partner who operates with conviction and urgency to help Horizon3 scale through its next phase of growth. The People team is evolving quickly to support a high-growth business and we are looking for teammates who are thoughtful collaborative and excited to build and scale programs that drive real business impact.

As an HRBP you will partner closely with leaders and employees across the organizationparticularly within our go-to-market teamsto drive meaningful outcomes across organizational design talent management coaching and development compensation performance management and employee relations. You will play a key role in translating business priorities into people strategies that enable teams to perform at a high level and scale effectively.

Working alongside a growing team of HRBPs and People Ops partners you will help shape and execute HR strategy bringing a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. This role requires someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced evolving environment and can build iterate and improve programs in real time as the business grows.

This role will be responsible for

  • Acting as the HRBP to GTM leaders (Sales CS Marketing) deeply understanding revenue drivers segment strategy and regional expansion plans

  • Partnering with GTM leadership to translate business goals (quota attainment pipeline growth retention) into org design talent and performance strategies

  • Coaching frontline and second-line sales leaders on performance management accountability and building high-performing teams in a quota-driven environment

  • Supporting manager effectiveness in GTM including inspection rigor feedback culture and consistent performance standards across segments (e.g. SDR AE CS)

  • Driving performance management processes (goal setting reviews calibration) with a focus on differentiating top vs. low performers in a revenue context

  • Identifying and addressing performance retention and engagement risks within GTM teams using data (attrition ramp productivity)

  • Advising on org structure and coverage models (territories segments pods) to support scale and efficiency

  • Partnering closely with RevOps and Finance to align headcount planning productivity expectations and compensation considerations

  • Leading talent reviews and succession planning for key GTM roles ensuring strong bench and internal mobility

  • Supporting onboarding and ramp programs for new managers and leaders in GTM with a focus on speed to productivity

  • Managing employee relations issues within GTM teams with sound judgment balancing business needs fairness and risk

  • Partnering with People Ops on compensation questions performance philosophy and scalable programs tailored to GTM needs

  • Using data and insights to proactively guide decisions not just respond to issues

What Youll Bring

  • Proven HRBP experience (7 - 10yr) supporting high-growth GTM or sales organizations

  • Strong understanding of sales motions (SDR AE CS) performance metrics and productivity drivers

  • Experience coaching sales leaders and managing performance in quota-carrying environments

  • Ability to operate as a strategic partner while also executing in a fast-paced hands-on environment

  • Comfort using data to influence decisions and challenge leaders constructively

  • Strong judgment in employee relations and ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity

  • You have significant experience partnering with globally distributed teams across time zones

  • You easily build trust with your stakeholders by being open and transparent and always following through

  • You have a deep knowledge of HR programs and practices including employment laws and regulations coaching and facilitation and performance management and employee relations.

  • You are comfortable navigating a fast-changing environment and managing change.

  • Experience with building and facilitating training workshops and development programs

Travel Encouraged

We are a fully remote company and this job may require up to 10% of travel to be successful. We encourage our people partners to join the departments they support at things like Sales QBRs Engineering Planning Onsites etc.

Perks of Horizon3

  • Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.

  • Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

  • Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location including our Chicago office where some roles require regular in-office presence.

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary equity and benefits. Our benefits include health vision & dental insurance for you and your family a flexible vacation policy and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3 we believe that our people are our greatest asset and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued respected and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair competitive and transparent ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles levels and locations.

In accordance with various States transparency regulations we provide the following salary range information for this position:

  • Base salary range: $150000 - $185000 annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidates location qualifications experience and relevant skills.

  • Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity equity and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3 every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3 where your unique contributions are recognized and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

Horizon3.ai enables organizations to continuously assess the security posture of their enterprise across many attack surfaces.

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