Who is Flock?Every community deserves to be safe, it’s a fundamental right. Our mission is simple - to build technology that reduces crime and protects privacy. Flock partners with cities, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods to help protect where people live, work, and play. Last year, Flock technology supported over 1 million criminal investigations. We've also helped solve approximately 20% of reported crimes in areas where we're deployed, and have played a role in locating more than 10,000 missing people.We are a high-performance team united by urgency, ownership, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. The work is fast-paced and the expectations are high. We push beyond perceived limits, support each other, and hold ourselves accountable to delivering results that matter.With over $1B in funding and an $8.3B valuation, we are scaling with intention and investing in the people who will help us build what others said could not be done. At Flock, you will find the opportunity to grow quickly, take on real responsibility, and contribute to something bigger than yourself.The OpportunityFlock Safety is looking for an HR Business Partner to help scale our Engineering organization by driving high performance with clarity and consistency. This role is about moving quickly on real people challenges – partnering with engineering leaders on talent decisions, performance management, org design, and employee relations to ensure decisions are fair, objective, and aligned with the long-term health of the business.You build trust through strong judgment, direct feedback, and consistent follow-through. You’re comfortable operating alongside engineering teams in fast-moving, high-accountability environments and can help leaders make clear, high-bar talent decisions without slowing execution. You bring structure to ambiguity, stay objective when situations are complex, and comfortable having the hard conversations required to maintain performance standards. How you’ll make an impact:Serve as the primary HRBP for our Engineering organization, acting as the first point of contact for complex People related issues — including performance management, employee relations, investigations, and terminationsPartner closely with engineering leaders and embed yourself in the business so you can provide practical coaching that drives clarity, accountability, and forward momentumLead rigorous talent processes, including calibrations, promotions, and performance improvement, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with a high-performance barMonitor the health of the engineering org through attrition trends, engagement data, stay/exit insights, and performance outcomes — translating signals into clear, actionable recommendationsPartner cross-functionally with Finance, Recruiting, Total Rewards, and People Operations to ensure seamless execution across hiring, leveling, compensation, and employee lifecycle processesBuild trusted relationships with both managers and engineers, serving as a steady, objective advisor who can navigate nuanced people challenges with urgency and professionalismWhile Engineering will be the primary focus, this role may expand to support additional teams or international populations as the business scalesThe Skillset5+ years of progressive HRBP experience, ideally in a high-growth product or engineering-driven environmentExperience partnering with technical or engineering teams, with a strong understanding of how product organizations scaleProven ability to manage complex employee relations matters, performance management, and high-stakes talent decisions with sound judgment and objectivityComfortable using data (attrition, engagement, performance trends) to inform recommendations and drive clear actionAbility to operate with urgency in fast-moving environments — cutting through ambiguity and making well-reasoned decisions quicklyStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to deliver direct feedback and influence leaders at multiple levelsBias toward execution, ownership, and operational excellence with strong attention to detailExperience with HRIS systems (Rippling experience a plus)Strong alignment with Flock Safety’s Core Values and mission90 Days at FlockFirst 30 Days - learn the business, build credibilityDeeply embed in the Engineering organization — understand product roadmaps, org structure, technical domains, delivery cadence, and leadership dynamics.Build relationships with key engineering leaders and establish a regular operating cadence (1:1s, staff meetings, talent reviews).Assess current talent processes (performance management, leveling, promotions, ER patterns) and identify immediate risk areas or gaps.Establish yourself as a trusted, pragmatic thought partner — responsive, clear, and execution-focused.First 60 days - take ownership, raise the barFully own HRBP support for Engineering, serving as the primary advisor on performance, org design, and complex employee situations.Lead or support active talent decisions (calibrations, performance improvement, promotions) with rigor and consistency.Identify opportunities to bring more structure and repeatability to talent processes without slowing product velocity.Begin synthesizing trends across attrition, engagement, and performance to surface clear, actionable insights for leadership.90 Days and beyond - drive scale, influence outcomesDeliver a clear point of view on the health of the Engineering org — strengths, risks, talent gaps, and structural opportunities.Implement scalable, high-leverage improvements to performance management, org design, or talent decision-making where needed.Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and key engineers so you can coach, challenge, and influence effectively — even in high-stakes moments.Establish a reputation as a steady, objective partner who helps Engineering move faster and make better people decisions, not slower.Salary & EquityIn this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $120,000 and $135,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat. LocationWe’re building the impossible, together. To drive innovation through in-person collaboration, we’re prioritizing candidates in our key hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. While we value the energy of our hub communities, we embrace remote work and welcome applications from exceptional talent across the United States. The Perks🌴Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.📚Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office. Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.At Flock, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level. Flock is aware of fraudulent individuals and agencies falsely claiming to represent our company. All legitimate communication from Flock will come from an email address ending in @flocksafety.com. We do not make job offers through messaging apps, social platforms, or unauthorized third parties, and we will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. 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