HR Business Partner - Product, Marketing, and Academics

Art of Problem Solving•San Diego, CA

3d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on people-related matters to drive organizational effectiveness and business results. Acting as a partner to leadership, this role delivers best-in-class HR support for assigned departments, ensuring alignment between people strategies and business objectives. This position is instrumental in helping people managers achieve results by leveraging expertise in development and coaching, knowledge of HR best practices, and deep understanding of business priorities to maintain a performance-driven and engaging culture in a rapidly growing company. The HR Business Partner helps leaders anticipate challenges with data-driven recommendations and expert strategic and technical HR advice that improves performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness, becoming a trusted advisor on all people matters.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a Human Resources Business Partner role
Comprehensive knowledge across HR disciplines: compensation strategies, organizational development, employee relations, talent management, performance systems, and federal/state employment regulations
Proven business acumen with demonstrated ability to translate organizational objectives into effective people strategies
Advanced consulting capabilities and experience influencing executive leadership
Strong analytical skills, including expertise in leveraging HR metrics and data to inform strategic decisions
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels
Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives through organizational transitions
In-depth understanding of employment legislation and contemporary HR best practices
Must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Embed yourself within your assigned department, understanding their priorities, challenges, and people needs in order to translate them into action from a People perspective that supports the business as it grows; serve as a trusted partner and advisor to the team's senior leadership (e.g., Directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders)
Provide expert guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to support business objectives
Lead and advise on all aspects of performance management, including coaching managers on effective feedback, development conversations, promotions, and addressing performance issues
Analyze workforce data, metrics, and trends to develop strategic recommendations that proactively address systemic issues
Partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring needs based on deep understanding of current and future business requirements
Collaborate with specialized HR team members to create, implement, and evaluate integrated HR solutions and programs aligned with both business objectives and strategy
Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements and provide policy interpretation as needed
Support change management initiatives by developing communication plans and managing stakeholder engagement
Work directly with managers and employees to improve working relationships, resolve conflicts, build morale, and increase productivity
Identify training needs and partner with key stakeholders to design and implement effective development programs
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR solutions, programs, and policies
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information and complex HR matters