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For our client, we are seeking a HR Business Partner - Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will serve as a strategic partner to engineering leadership, shaping people strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning in support of growth and execution. You will help translate business goals into practical HR solutions that strengthen team effectiveness, leadership capability, and organizational health. The position also plays a key role in talent management, change leadership, and employee relations across a dynamic technical environment.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Compensation: $210,000 – $265,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational design and workforce planning

• Translate business targets into actionable people strategies for the organization

• Lead full-cycle talent management tailored to career paths

• Utilize data analytics to assess organizational health and recommend interventions

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and workforce planning

• Lead change management efforts related to organizational restructuring and market launches

• Coach managers on performance management and team motivation

• Partner with Compensation on pay plan design and annual compensation cycles

• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring fair and legally sound resolutions

• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within teams

• Collaborate cross-functionally to design programs for revenue organizations

• Act as a culture carrier to promote high performance and accountability

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of HR Business Partner experience, particularly with sales or commission-based teams

• Experience collaborating with senior sales leaders at the CRO, VP, and Director levels

• In-depth knowledge of sales structures, compensation plans, and talent dynamics

• Proven ability in organizational design and change management in high-growth settings

• Strong coaching skills with the ability to influence senior leaders

• Data-driven mindset with experience in people analytics and dashboards

• Expertise in employee relations and performance management issues

• Experience in incentive compensation design and planning cycles

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Professional development opportunities and career advancement

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

• Employee assistance programs for personal and professional support

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.