HR Business Partner R&D

Palo Alto · Palo Alto, CA HQ · USD 148,400-222,600 · 3+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner, R&D to partner with managers across Engineering, Product, Design, and Customer Support to strengthen manager capability, build high-performing teams, and drive business and talent outcomes.
This hands-on role focuses on manager coaching, performance management, compensation planning, organizational health, and people program execution.

Build trusted partnerships with managers and leaders across supported R&D organizations, serving as a credible advisor on talent, organization, and people-related decisions.
Translate business objectives into practical solutions that enable organizational effectiveness.
Advise first-line and mid-level managers on people leadership, performance management, employee development, engagement, organizational health, and team effectiveness.
Coach managers through challenging employee situations, difficult conversations, performance concerns, organizational change, and development planning.
Own execution of annual people programs, including performance reviews, calibration discussions, talent reviews, and compensation planning.
Identify talent, retention, succession, and capability risks and develop mitigation plans with managers.
Design, implement, scale, and improve people programs that enhance manager effectiveness and organizational outcomes.
Champion AI, automation, and agentic workflows across HRBP work to improve decision quality, increase capacity, and deliver scalable people solutions.
Provide guidance and independently manage moderate to complex employee relations matters using sound judgment and risk assessment.

Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3+ years as a People Partner or HR Business Partner, with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; or 6+ years of experience with a Master's degree.