ARM-posted 4 months ago
$180,700 - $244,500/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid • San Jose, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Arm's compute platforms are the most power-efficient in the world, continually pushing the boundaries of performance to enable the next generation of AI-capable, visually immersive, and increasingly autonomous experiences. From sensors to smartphones, automobiles, and data centers, Arm's innovative technology has fueled major technological revolutions-and will power the next. At Arm, we're building the future of computing. Together. For everyone. Based at our North America headquarters in San Jose, this role will be a key position for the People Group: you will partner closely with key engineering and commercial functional leaders, as well as provide regional support to our executive committee members based in San Jose. This role will focus on building important relationships to understand our people's needs and find opportunities to enhance their experience of working at Arm, while helping to shape an engaging, connected and effective community that brings our culture and values to life. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior People Partner with deep employee relations (ER) expertise to join our North America team, based in San Jose, California. This role will serve as both a regional ER lead and an on-the-ground partner to our engineering and commercial leaders, helping to navigate complex people matters, develop manager capability, and shape a high-performing and inclusive employee experience. You will be the key interface between the People Team and our San Jose and Seattle sites, reporting to the Senior Manager of Regional People Partnering, North America. In this role, you will manage sensitive ER issues, advise on risk and compliance, guide leaders through performance and conduct challenges, and help translate local insights into scalable, strategic people solutions across North America and across Arm. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and is passionate about driving Arm's 10x Impact philosophy-delivering meaningful results through scalable, systemic people practices.

  • Lead and resolve complex employee relations cases including performance management, grievances, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution, with a primary focus on California and North America.
  • Advise leaders on risk, legal compliance, and best practice across all ER matters, ensuring fair, equitable, and legally sound outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Legal, People team, and external counsel as needed to support ER case management.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and California-specific employment legislation, including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, and accommodations processes.
  • Provide ER guidance during periods of organizational change, including restructures, role eliminations, and changes in reporting lines.
  • Provide coaching to leaders on navigating difficult conversations, feedback, and interpersonal challenges.
  • Act as the on-the-ground regional partner in San Jose and Seattle, developing deep, trust-based relationships with leaders and managers.
  • Work closely with managers to build their leadership and people management capabilities, offering coaching and support to improve team effectiveness.
  • Actively surface trends, insights, and local challenges and play these back to the Group People Business Partners to influence broader strategy and program design.
  • Align the regional people agenda with global strategy while tailoring to local needs and context.
  • Be a visible advocate for Arm's 10x Impact philosophy, helping the business achieve scalable, high-impact outcomes through its people.
  • Ensure adherence to Arm's policies and compliance with employment law.
  • Use data to identify potential risks, trends, and opportunities for proactive intervention and people experience improvement.
  • Interpret ER metrics and partner feedback to inform strategic planning.
  • Proven expertise in employee relations, including managing complex cases, investigations, and performance matters, ideally within California and broader North America.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and California state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, and accommodation procedures.
  • Experience advising senior leaders on ER strategy and managing sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to coach and influence managers across a wide range of people matters.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns and translate insights into action.
  • Prior experience supporting technical or engineering functions is a plus.
  • Comfortable working in a matrixed, global organization and navigating complexity with agility.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility.
  • Competitive salary range of $180,700-$244,500 per year.
  • Support for accommodations during the recruitment process.
  • Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
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