Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Sonova AG • Santa Clarita, CA

13d • $131,560 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. In this role, you'll partner closely with leaders and employees to deliver impactful HR solutions across talent management, organizational development, workforce planning, change management, and employee relations. You'll also play a key role in driving HR transformation and leveraging AI-enabled technologies to enhance decision-making and employee experiences.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on people and business strategies
• Experience working within a global matrixed organization
• Deep understanding of LOAs, time keeping, accommodations, compliance, employee engagement
• Strong understanding of employment laws, especially California employment law and HR best practices
• Proven ability to influence leaders and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Experience supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Positive, growth-oriented mindset
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing business priorities
• Strong customer focus and business acumen
• Results-oriented with exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
• Ability to lead initiatives and drive change through influence, building trusted relationships and gaining commitment from leaders and teams across the organization without direct managerial authority
• Passion for leveraging technology, AI, and digital HR solutions to improve outcomes
• A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Nice To Haves

• Medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and develop people strategies that support organizational goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor on talent, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on a broad range of HR matters
• Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning
• Support employee development strategies that strengthen organizational capability and performance
• Help identify and address talent risks while building strong leadership pipelines
• Support organizational transformation initiatives and help leaders navigate change effectively
• Drive HR transformation projects that improve efficiency, employee experience, and business outcomes
• Foster a culture of adaptability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Analyze workforce metrics, turnover trends, engagement results, and talent data
• Provide leaders with actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Measure and communicate the impact of people initiatives on business performance
• Advise leaders and employees on performance management, employee relations, and workplace issues
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
• Collaborate with Global HR and Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent and effective HR solutions
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled HR technologies and digital tools
• Leverage data and technology to improve employee experiences and drive more effective people decisions
• Promote innovative approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness and HR service delivery

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed