Staff People Business Partner
Aurora is seeking a Staff People Business Partner to join our dynamic team. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping our People strategy and driving business results across key functions.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of major projects (e.g., org redesigns, specialized talent programs) that have broad applicability across multiple business units.
Serve as a key area expert and strategic advisor to leaders, sharing deep HR knowledge to clarify complex issues and guide functional decision-making.
Masterfully manage stakeholders at all levels, ensuring executive input is integrated into project design while effectively cascading information to ensure alignment across teams.
Directly impact the effectiveness of your assigned functions by diagnosing system bottlenecks and implementing scalable models that improve cross-functional collaboration.
Use data-driven insights to identify talent gaps and lead workforce planning efforts, translating metrics into action plans and measuring the success of your programs.
Partner across the People team (Legal, Finance, ER, etc.) to lead the seamless execution of solutions, ensuring that your work integrates with and elevates adjacent team goals.
Navigate and contribute to a rapidly scaling startup environment, establishing the systems and frameworks necessary to support a fast-moving business.
Create clarity from ambiguity, making sound judgments in situations where data may be incomplete or processes are not yet established, and serving as a stabilizing force for the functions you support.
Requirements
Functional Expertise: Recognized authority in HR business partnering with a track record of leading high-stakes initiatives in a fast-paced or tech-heavy environment.
Stakeholder Mastery: Exceptional ability to navigate complex organizational webs, gain alignment among senior leaders, and manage the "upward and downward" flow of information.
Systemic Problem Solving: Look beyond the immediate issue to understand how processes affect multiple teams and design solutions that are sustainable and account for interdependencies.
Data-Informed Execution: Translate metrics into action plans, using data to measure the success of your programs and pivot when necessary.
Change Leadership: Proven ability to manage large-scale change, providing clarity in ambiguous situations and helping teams maintain momentum through transitions.
Desired Qualifications
8-10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, with a focus on leading major projects or functional areas within a scaling organization.
Experience partnering with senior leadership (Director/ Senior Director level) to achieve alignment on key programs.
Proven track record of project ownership, specifically designing and executing features or systems used by multiple teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (Advanced degree or HR certification preferred).
Technology industry experience is highly preferred.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence peers and manage executive-level input effectively.
Fully fluent in English.
Ability to travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.
Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $133K - $215K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.