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Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Sonova Group · Santa Clarita, California, United States · Yesterday
Human Resources$132k–$170k/yrFull-time

About the role

Strategic HR leader to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Partner closely with leaders and employees to deliver impactful HR solutions across talent management, organizational development, workforce planning, change management, and employee relations. Play a key role in driving HR transformation and leveraging AI-enabled technologies to enhance decision-making and employee experiences.

What You'll Do

  • Strategic Business Partnership: Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and develop people strategies that support organizational goals; serve as a trusted advisor on talent, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement; provide coaching and guidance to leaders on a broad range of HR matters
  • Talent & Organizational Development: Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning; support employee development strategies that strengthen organizational capability and performance; help identify and address talent risks while building strong leadership pipelines
  • Change Management & Transformation: Support organizational transformation initiatives and help leaders navigate change effectively; drive HR transformation projects that improve efficiency, employee experience, and business outcomes; foster a culture of adaptability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Data-Driven HR Leadership: Analyze workforce metrics, turnover trends, engagement results, and talent data; provide leaders with actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making; measure and communicate the impact of people initiatives on business performance
  • Employee Relations & HR Operations: Advise leaders and employees on performance management, employee relations, and workplace issues; ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices; collaborate with Global HR and Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent and effective HR solutions
  • HR Innovation & Technology: Champion the adoption of AI-enabled HR technologies and digital tools; leverage data and technology to improve employee experiences and drive more effective people decisions; promote innovative approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness and HR service delivery

Experience

  • 6+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders on people and business strategies
  • Experience working within a global matrixed organization
  • Medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

  • Deep understanding of LOAs, time keeping, accommodations, compliance, employee engagement
  • Strong understanding of employment laws, especially California employment law and HR best practices
  • Proven ability to influence leaders and build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Experience supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Leadership Competencies

  • Positive, growth-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing business priorities
  • Strong customer focus and business acumen
  • Results-oriented with exceptional planning and organizational skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
  • Ability to lead initiatives and drive change through influence, building trusted relationships and gaining commitment from leaders and teams across the organization without direct managerial authority
  • Passion for leveraging technology, AI, and digital HR solutions to improve outcomes

Pay

Pay range: $131,560/yr – $170,000/yr. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
  • TeleHealth options
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Company paid life/AD&D insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available
  • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD/LTD buy-ups available
  • Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Legal/ID Theft Assistance
  • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
  • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount for employees and family
  • Internal social recognition platform

Schedule

Hybrid work model with team-customized hybrid work empowering teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. Location: Valencia, California. Travel: Up to 10%.

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