Toast

Principal HR Business Partner (R&D)

Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: Massachusetts.
Location as listed by the employer: “Boston, MA; Remote - USA”
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About this role

Toast is hiring for a Principal HR Business Partner (R&D) role. See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of HR Business Partner experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in org design — you've led restructuring initiatives, not just supported them.
  • Experience as a trusted partner to VP- and SVP-level leaders; you're known for your ability to influence and coach.
  • Strong analytical skills — comfortable using AI tools and working with employee data, engagement metrics, and headcount models to shape recommendations.
  • Excellent judgment: you know when to push, when to listen, and when to escalate.
  • High EQ and the ability to build trust quickly across a diverse, technically-oriented workforce.
  • Experience at a high-growth SaaS or fintech company.
  • Experience supporting a globally distributed R&D org.

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