Head of Partnering, North America

About Halter

At Halter, we're on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We're committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn't easy, and in truth, we love that it's hard.

We're backed by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab's Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.

Why Halter

Halter makes solar-powered smart collars that let farmers and ranchers move, fence and monitor their cattle from their phone, without physical fences. Founded in New Zealand in 2016, Halter is now used across New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

North America is our next big chapter. Our Boulder team is growing quickly, and the people decisions we make now, about how we hire, organize and lead, will shape the business for years.

Role Purpose

As Head of Partnering - North America, you'll be the most senior People & Performance leader for our North American business. You'll partner with executives to build strong, high-performing teams, and build and lead a team of People Partners across the region. The role is both strategic and hands-on, and needs strong judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to cut through inertia.

Halter is headquartered in New Zealand, so you'll also be the link between North America and our People & Performance team there. Expect regular work across time zones, including some early morning or evening meetings, and occasional travel to New Zealand as well as other Halter locations. The role is based in our Boulder, Colorado office, and like the rest of Halter, we work office first.

Responsibilities

Executive Partnering and Organizational Design

• Partner with executives and senior leaders across North America on people strategy, organisational design, workforce planning and succession.
• Coach leaders on leadership, performance and team effectiveness, using data to inform decisions on structure, engagement and retention.
• Support leaders through scaling and structural change, keeping accountability and decision-making clear.

Building and Leading the Partnering Team

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of People Partners across North America, with clear standards for how we partner.
• Prioritise across competing demands and put resources where they add the most value.

Performance, Talent and Culture

• Run performance management, feedback and calibration, and coach managers on developing talent and addressing underperformance.
• Partner with Talent and Programmes to attract, develop and retain talent, including career pathways for technical and specialist roles.
• Help leaders build inclusive, engaged teams, and spot engagement or retention risks early.
• Handle employee relations matters with care, fairness and sound judgement.

Working with our New Zealand Headquarters

• Represent North America in global People & Performance leadership discussions, so regional needs shape company-wide decisions from the start.
• Judge when North America should follow the global approach and when it needs its own, making sure our policies meet local employment law.
• Partner with function leaders in New Zealand whose teams include people based in North America, making sure those employees get consistent leadership and support.
• Make decisions independently when time zones mean headquarters isn't available, and keep the right people informed.
• From time to time, support global initiatives and teams outside North America.

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders across North America see you as a trusted partner who helps them act quickly and well on people matters.
• Your team is well regarded and gives consistent, practical support.
• Team structures are clear, performance issues are dealt with promptly, and managers are more confident leading their teams.
• We attract and keep key talent, and succession pipelines are clearer.
• North America has a strong voice in global people decisions, and North American employees feel as supported and connected as those at headquarters.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner, People and Performance Partner or equivalent in a high-growth or complex global organisation, including experience leading a team of partners.
• Experience as a senior People leader in a regional business of a company headquartered in another country, ideally where that region was growing quickly or was critical to the company's strategy.
• Skilled at influencing senior leaders you don't report to, across countries and functions.
• Experience partnering across functions such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Operations and field teams, and strong knowledge of North American employment law.
• Hands-on experience with organisational design, performance management and scaling teams through change.
• A confident communicator and trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly in fast-paced environments.

Our Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Own a part of Halter and share in our growth and success
• Unlimited PTO: Take time off when you need it, no accrual required, available from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & paid wellness leave: Confidential support through JustWorks plus 3 paid wellness days per year
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day of the month after you join, with most premiums covered
• Personal growth fund: $750 USD per year to support learning, development, or personal growth goals
• Parental leave: 16 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents
• 401(k): 100% match on the first 3% contributed, plus 50% match on the next 2% (up to a 4% employer match), with immediate vesting
• Onboarding travel to New Zealand: Fly to NZ for onboarding at Halter HQ in Auckland

Our Office First Approach

Being office first is a core pillar of our culture because in-person connections drive your growth, learning, impact, and relationships. We're office first, not office only. Working from the office is our default, but we flex when needed.

Join Our Team

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter.

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV.

Why Our Team Loves Working at Halter

• Work that genuinely matters. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.
• Spectacular people solving hard problems. The team is filled with diverse, kind, and driven people who push each other to do their best work.
• You'll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work, supported by a $1,000 personal growth fund.
• This isn't easy, and we love that it's hard. We move fast, take bold bets, and work hard to reshape an entire industry.