We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support engineering and technology leaders in Menlo Park, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on aligning people strategies with business objectives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and guiding leaders through key talent decisions. The role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable advising senior stakeholders while managing day-to-day HR priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leaders across engineering and technology teams to address workforce needs, organizational challenges, and long-range talent priorities.
- Direct and support the yearly performance review process, including coaching managers, facilitating evaluation discussions, and ensuring milestones are completed on schedule.
- Advise leaders on employee growth, performance concerns, succession planning, compensation-related matters, and other people-focused decisions.
- Work closely with HR partners, centers of expertise, and cross-functional teams to deliver people programs and reinforce consistent practices across the organization.
- Help implement talent initiatives that improve engagement, development, and retention while aligning with broader business goals.
- Handle operational HR activities such as submitting requests, maintaining accurate employee records, updating organizational information, and completing administrative tasks as needed.
- Lead recurring HR programs and special projects independently, maintaining strong documentation, accuracy, and timely follow-through.
- Adjust quickly to shifting business demands while balancing strategic consultation with responsive execution in a high-paced setting.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in an HR Business Partner role.
- Demonstrated success managing or supporting annual performance management processes and coaching leaders through review cycles.
- Strong ability to influence managers and senior stakeholders on talent, performance, and organizational matters.
- Experience working in fast-paced, technology-focused environments is highly preferred.
- Solid project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and work independently with urgency.
- Knowledge of HR policy, HR compliance, and people management practices.
- Exposure to compensation planning, talent strategy, and employee feedback or opinion survey processes is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Workday is considered a plus.