HRBP, GTM

Our mission is to automate coding. The first step in our journey is to build the best tool for professional programmers, using a combination of inventive research, design, and engineering. Our organization is very flat, and our team is small and talent dense. We particularly like people who are truth-seeking, passionate, and creative. We enjoy spirited debate, crazy ideas, and shipping code.We’re hiring a Senior HR Business Partner to support our rapidly scaling Go-to-Market organization. This person will partner closely with senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and Recruiting to help build high-performing, durable teams in a fast-moving environment.This is not a traditional HRBP role. You’ll operate as a strategic thought partner and hands-on builder in a high-talent-density company where expectations are high and the pace is fast. We’re looking for someone who combines strong business judgment, operational excellence, and a bias for action — someone willing to do whatever is needed to help the business scale <effectively.You>’ll work directly with leaders on organizational effectiveness, performance, talent strategy, and leadership quality while helping define what great People partnership looks like at Cursor. What You’ll DoPartner Closely with GTM LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to leaders across Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, and RecruitingCoach managers and leaders on performance, feedback, team health, organizational changes, and leadership effectivenessSupport high-stakes decision-making and help leaders navigate rapid growth and ambiguityRaise the bar on accountability, talent density, and leadership quality across the organizationDrive Org Design and Talent StrategyPartner on org design, headcount planning, team structure, leveling, and mobilityHelp leaders build scalable, high-performing teams with clear ownership and accountabilityIdentify organizational gaps and proactively solve for talent, structure, and execution challengesSupport thoughtful scaling without introducing unnecessary process or complexityOwn Performance and Employee ExperienceDrive and operationalize performance management, calibrations, promotions, onboarding, engagement, and development programsNavigate employee relations and sensitive situations with strong judgment, empathy, and pragmatismEnsure high standards are upheld consistently while maintaining a strong employee experienceHelp build lightweight, high-quality systems that scale with the businessBuild and Scale the FunctionPartner cross-functionally with Recruiting, Compensation, Legal, Finance, and People OpsBuild People infrastructure and operating rhythms from the ground upBring structure, urgency, and follow-through to a fast-moving environmentOperate with high ownership and jump into tactical work when needed What We’re Looking For8–15+ years of experience in HRBP, People Partner, or related leadership roles supporting high-growth GTM organizationsStrong expertise in organizational design, performance management, leadership coaching, and talent strategyExcellent judgment and ability to navigate complex, high-stakes situationsComfortable operating with ambiguity and minimal structurePragmatic, direct, highly execution-oriented, and deeply collaborativeAbility to influence senior leaders through credibility and partnership, not processYou Might Be a Fit If YouView HR as a core business function, not a support functionCare deeply about leadership quality, accountability, and talent densityPrefer simple, high-quality systems over heavy processThrive in fast-moving, high-expectation environmentsEnjoy building from first principles and operating close to the businessLocationThis role is based in New York City (SoHo) with an expectation of domestic and international travel as needed.