Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Location: Santa Clara (Onsite)

Job Term: Full-Time

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an exceptional HR Business Partner (HRBP) at our HQ in Santa Clara, reporting to the Head of Global Human Resources. The HRBP serves as a strategic advisor to leaders and employees, aligning people strategies with business objectives. This role partners closely with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent planning, performance management, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business goals and develop people strategies that support organizational success.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management.
• Act as a trusted advisor on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and culture.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and corrective actions, ensuring consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
• Advise managers on performance management, feedback, and development plans.
• Support organizational initiatives related to engagement, retention, and inclusion.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring strategies, and onboarding.
• Drive career development, internal mobility, and succession planning efforts.
• Lead compensation planning, promotions, and organizational changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (including California), and local employment laws and regulations.
• Interpret and apply company policies consistently; recommend updates as business needs evolve.
• Partner with Legal on complex employee matters.
• Support business transformations, restructures, and scaling efforts.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions related to turnover, engagement, performance, and workforce trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP
• Strong knowledge of employment law, particularly California labor and employment regulations.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent customer service skills, including timely and well-thought-out problem-solving
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to work at all levels.
• Ability to tackle problems under tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting technical, engineering, and sales organizations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Leadership coaching and influence
• Change management
• Data-driven decision making
• Confidentiality and discretion

 Salary & Benefits:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$150,000. Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K with employer match
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, yoga, outdoor bootcamp, char massages, etc.)

About Picarro: 

Picarro, Inc. is the world's leading producer of greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope instruments used in a wide range of scientific and industrial applications, including atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, gas leak detection, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. The company's products are all designed and manufactured at Picarro's Santa Clara, California headquarters and exported to countries worldwide. Picarro's products are based on dozens of patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Picarro's solutions are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, portability, and reliability.

Honors awarded to the Company include the World Economic Forum Technology Innovation Pioneer, IHS CERA Energy Innovation Pioneer, the U.S. Department of Energy Small Business of the Year, the TiE50 Winner, and the Red Herring Global 100 Winner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at [email protected] for assistance.