Staff People Business Partner
About The Position
The People team is a core enabler of the business, with a true seat at the table and broad visibility across the company. From compensation and benefits to performance and onboarding, the team takes a comprehensive approach to supporting employees and leaders alike. We embed ourselves into departments, understanding needs and shaping the foundational strategies that will help individuals thrive as the company scales. Every challenge is an opportunity to solve for what really matters, with agility, empathy, and creativity Support our Engineering business unit including but not limited to our Propulsion Design Team, Fluids Design, Structures Design and Analysts. Advise on org design, talent strategy, and team effectiveness. Drive both strategic and tactical initiatives including succession planning, performance management, and org health in a fast-scaling environment. Identify and proactively address challenges tied to hypergrowth-retention, role clarity, leadership depth, and workforce stability. Partner on sensitive employee relations cases, including written warnings, PIPs, and leadership coaching. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience to ensure cohesive, compliant People support.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including direct support to senior leaders and prior team management.
- Proven experience in high-speed environments (e.g., start-ups, hypergrowth, etc).
- Strong command of core People disciplines: employee relations, performance management, coaching, and organizational design.
- Ability to operate strategically while supporting tactical execution when needed.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and communication skills-especially under pressure.
- Familiarity with California labor law, shift-based scheduling, or hourly workforce dynamics.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Workday and Zensai.
- Familiarity with Research & Development endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Support our Engineering business unit including but not limited to our Propulsion Design Team, Fluids Design, Structures Design and Analysts.
- Advise on org design, talent strategy, and team effectiveness.
- Drive both strategic and tactical initiatives including succession planning, performance management, and org health in a fast-scaling environment.
- Identify and proactively address challenges tied to hypergrowth-retention, role clarity, leadership depth, and workforce stability.
- Partner on sensitive employee relations cases, including written warnings, PIPs, and leadership coaching.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience to ensure cohesive, compliant People support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
