Manager, HR Business Partner

Your Role

The HR Business Partner Manager partners with people managers at the director level and below to support employee relations, performance management, and organizational initiatives across their area of responsibility. This role serves as the primary point of contact for workplace concerns, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant application of HR policies while fostering a positive employee experience. The position works closely with HR leadership, legal, and business stakeholders to support investigations, resolve conflicts, and execute change programs related to organizational design and manager development.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations matters, including complaints, concerns, and workplace conflicts
• Conduct impartial investigations and recommend appropriate, compliant resolutions
• Advises managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
• Supports performance management processes, including coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Ensures consistent application of company policies and practices across the organization
• Facilitates conflict resolution, mediation, and corrective action planning
• Maintains accurate, confidential employee records and case documentation
• Supports employee engagement initiatives and promotes a positive workplace culture
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and partners on policy updates
• Collaborates across HR functions (HRBPs, Tier 1, Tier 2, and leadership) to improve processes, standardization, and the HR operating model

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5-7 years of HR experience, with a focus on employee relations
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices across multiple geographies
• Experience supporting investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Able to interpret policies and make decisions aligned with company standards and legal requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously
• Experience working in a matrixed or international organization preferred
• Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., Oracle HRIS) and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication skills with strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
• A collaborative, resilient, and adaptable approach with a problem-solving mindset

A Bit About Us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

A Bit About Our Team

HR Our HR team are trusted advisors to colleagues across the business. We handle employee questions, recruit top talent, lead talent management initiatives, set the people strategy and work with our senior leaders to create long-term strategies and plans for the future of our business. The work is very rewarding and requires us to think strategically and have the confidence to challenge leaders when required.

What We Can Offer You

• A rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
• You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• We’ll give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.