Senior People Business Partner

IonQ•Louisville, CO

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior People Business Partner (Sr. PBP) serves as the primary HR leader for IonQ’s Space Technology Division, acting as a trusted advisor and right hand to the Divisional Head of HR. This role is responsible for delivering the full spectrum of human resources support, combining strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-scaling, highly technical environment. The Sr. PBP plays a critical role in shaping organizational design, driving talent outcomes, and ensuring operational excellence across the division.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant time supporting technical or engineering organizations.
Demonstrated success as a senior HR business partner in high-growth, complex, or innovation-driven environments (e.g., aerospace, deep tech, SaaS, or advanced manufacturing).
Strong expertise across core HR disciplines including organizational design, talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a trusted advisor in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Experience supporting geographically distributed teams and scaling organizations.
Working knowledge of Colorado employment law and broader U.S. HR compliance requirements.
Bachelor’s degree required
Strategic agility and business acumen
Executive presence and influencing capability
Sound judgment and discretion in sensitive matters
Data-driven decision-making
Operational rigor with a hands-on mindset
Ability to balance long-term strategy with immediate execution
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior advisor to division leadership on organizational strategy, workforce planning, and talent priorities.
Partner closely with the Divisional Head of HR to translate enterprise HR strategy into division-specific execution plans.
Act as a thought partner on business transformation, growth initiatives, and scaling challenges within a deep-tech environment.
Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and performance management.
Lead organizational design efforts, including structure, spans/layers, and role clarity aligned to business objectives.
Drive headcount planning, workforce modeling, and scenario planning in partnership with finance and leadership.
Support integration efforts related to acquisitions, new programs, or expansion initiatives.
Own and execute talent management processes including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
Identify high-potential talent and partner on development strategies to build leadership bench strength.
Guide leaders through complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and risk mitigation.
Ensure consistent and compliant execution of core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and internal mobility.
Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development to deliver integrated solutions.
Maintain strong knowledge of federal, state (Colorado), and local employment laws and ensure adherence across practices.
Champion a high-performance, mission-driven culture aligned with IonQ’s values and the unique demands of the space technology sector.
Monitor employee engagement and drive targeted actions to improve retention and organizational health.
Act as a visible and trusted HR presence across the division.
Leverage people analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and proactively address risks.
Develop and present insights on workforce metrics, organizational health, and talent outcomes to senior leadership.