People Partner

About the role

We are looking for a People Partner who can play the critical role in enabling both our people and our business to perform at their highest levels. This role supports a complex and diverse workforce spanning highly specialized engineers, hourly skilled trades, and operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues with high judgment and discretion, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Support and guide the implementation of performance management cycles, feedback culture, and employee development frameworks tailored to diverse workforce needs.
• Equip managers with the tools, training, and guidance needed to effectively lead teams across all levels of the organization, from engineering to the shop floor.
• Champion initiatives that promote employee engagement, high trust, and a sense of belonging — while also reinforcing accountability and performance standards.
• Support org-level transitions such as reorgs, leadership changes, and policy rollouts with clear planning, thoughtful communication, and change enablement.
• Interpret and apply people policies in ways that maintain fairness, clarity, and consistency across sites, shifts, and job types.
• Partner closely with peers in People Ops and Recruiting to drive holistic and scalable people programs that serve the full org.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant HR business partner industry experience.
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations, ideally in environments with manufacturing, engineering, or high-compliance requirements.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with a diverse set of employees and evolving business needs; can flex between tactical support and long-term strategic thinking.
• Understands the business, its drivers, and how people programs impact operations, performance, and culture.
• Bridges the gap between business strategy and execution, with a focus on driving results.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of labor laws and regulations, particularly those affecting manufacturing and high-compliance industries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and care.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and processes.
• Experience with performance management, employee development, and talent management systems.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience with organizational design and change management.
• Experience with workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Experience with recruitment and hiring processes.
• Experience with legal compliance and ER case management.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with large groups and facilitate discussions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS systems and other HR tools.
• Experience with AI-assisted tools in recruiting and hiring processes.

Benefits

For Full-time Employees:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401(k) plan.
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Equity.

Pay

The target salary range is 170,000 - 190,000 (actual range may vary based on experience and performance).

Schedule

Full-time position.