Senior People Business Partner

Aurora•Dallas, TX

8h•$104,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking a People Business Partner to contribute to its People strategy by leading major initiatives that strengthen organizational health and drive business results across key functions. The role connects executive vision with functional execution, advising leaders and designing scalable approaches to organizational and workforce challenges. The position operates in a rapidly scaling, build-phase environment where processes are still being established. The successful candidate will bring clarity to ambiguity, adapt to shifting priorities, and help build the systems and frameworks needed to support a fast-moving business. The role requires working from the office at least three days per week and approximately 10% travel within the U.S. For roles based in Dallas, Texas, the annual salary range is $104,000–$166,000. The successful candidate is also eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Requirements

Recognized expertise in HR business partnering and a track record of leading high-stakes initiatives in a fast-paced or technology-focused environment.
Ability to navigate complex organizations, gain alignment among senior leaders, and manage communication upward and downward.
Ability to diagnose systemic issues and design sustainable solutions that account for interdependencies across teams.
Ability to translate metrics into action plans, measure program success, and adjust approaches when needed.
Proven ability to lead large-scale change, provide clarity in ambiguous situations, and maintain momentum through transitions.
Ability to make sound judgments when data is incomplete or processes are not established.
Agility in responding to changing business priorities and resilience under pressure.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
Fluent in English.
Ability to travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.
Availability to work from the office at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

8–10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, particularly leading major projects or functional areas in a scaling organization.
Experience partnering with Director- or Senior Director-level leaders to align on key programs.
Track record of owning projects and designing and executing features or systems used by multiple teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Advanced degree or HR certification.
Technology industry experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of major strategic projects, such as organizational redesigns and specialized talent programs, with applicability across multiple business units.
Advise functional leaders as an HR subject matter expert, clarifying complex issues and guiding functional decision-making.
Manage stakeholders at all levels, integrating executive input into project design and communicating information to maintain alignment across teams.
Diagnose organizational and process bottlenecks and implement scalable models that improve effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.
Use data-driven insights to identify talent gaps and lead workforce planning efforts, building systems to address identified needs.
Partner with People team colleagues, including Legal, Finance, and Employee Relations, to execute integrated solutions.
Establish systems and frameworks that support a rapidly scaling business with evolving People processes.
Navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment with incomplete data, and move initiatives forward as priorities change.
Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.
Work from the office at least three days per week.