Human Resources Business Partner Manager (Employee Relations Lead)

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First‑Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands—Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and, coming soon, Upgrade Energy—are respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e‑commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community. We are expanding into enterprise and defense, bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high‑stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation.

About the Role

Unusual Machines is growing quickly and is looking for an HR Business Partner (HRBP) Manager to lead strategic talent initiatives and oversee our employee relations function. In this role you will partner directly with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals, guide organizational design, leadership development, and change management during a high‑growth phase, and coach our Employee Relations Managers to ensure consistent, fair support across all shifts and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into effective talent and organizational strategies.
• Evaluate team structures, spans of control, and responsibilities to maximize efficiency and support rapid growth.
• Advise executives and supervisors on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and complex people decisions.
• Guide business units through shifts in structure, culture, and scale, ensuring seamless communication and high retention.
• Diagnose leadership and skill gaps across teams and collaborate with Talent Development on tailored training solutions.
• Use broad workplace trends and macro data to mitigate risks and design solutions for talent retention and engagement.
• Partner with Compensation on job leveling and equity, and advise Talent Acquisition on strategic hiring needs.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Employee Relations Managers across multiple shifts and facilities.
• Standardize practices for investigations, corrective actions, and policy application across the enterprise.
• Analyze ER themes and patterns to recommend proactive, systemic changes to company policies or culture.
• Provide oversight on complex employee matters, ensuring fair resolution and appropriate escalation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong track record as an HR Business Partner.
• Proven experience directly managing, mentoring, or developing HR or Employee Relations professionals.
• HR leadership experience in manufacturing, production, logistics, or a similarly fast‑paced operational environment.
• Deep foundational knowledge of employment law, investigation best practices, and conflict resolution.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance business objectives with employee advocacy.
• Approachable, practical communication style that thrives in high‑growth environments where plans must be built dynamically.

Benefits

• Equity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Daily catered lunches

Pay

$105,000 – $125,000