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Director, People Business Partner

The RealReal
The RealReal Salary
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
About The Role

As the Director, People Business Partner at The RealReal, you will collaborate with the People Team in providing strategic HR support to business leaders. The role will serve as a trusted advisor and consultant to senior leaders on talent planning, performance management, and employee relations. The Director, People Business Partner will lead a team of HR professionals in the development and execution of initiatives related to organizational development, employee engagement, and change management. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of driving HR initiatives that support business growth.

What You Get To Do Everyday

  • Build strong relationships with business leaders and act as a trusted strategic advisor to build high performing teams
  • Develop and drive HR strategies and programs aligned with business goals
  • Build a performance-driven culture through consistent performance management, coaching, and counseling initiatives
  • Lead a team of HR professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities
  • Provide expertise and support in the areas of talent planning, organizational development, performance management, employee relations
  • Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and recommend data-driven areas for improvement
  • Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in human resources
  • Participate in and lead special projects as a key member of the people leadership team
  • Review, interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

  • 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources with at least 4 years in a leadership role
  • Expert at building relationships and understanding nuanced employee feedback
  • Thrives in ambiguity with the ability to understand, assess, and make strong recommendations
  • Comfortable in a fast paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly and smoothly
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics
  • Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies and programs
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience leading and developing a team of HR professionals
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to Travel

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred
    • Knowledgeable of Google Suite or Microsoft Suite

    Compensation, Benefits, Perks

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • 401K with Company Match
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • 9 Paid Company Holidays
    • Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
    • Find out more about our Benefits here.

    The expected salary range for this role is $170,000-$195,000. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

    The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.

    The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Salary : $170,000 - $195,000

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