Director, HRBP | Pleasanton, CA | $185K-$225K Base

Michael Page; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office

Stock options

Bonus potential

Job summary

Michael Page in Pleasanton, CA seeks a Director, HRBP to partner with executive leaders and drive talent strategy across a high-growth, global manufacturing organization.

You will lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management while coaching leaders, guiding complex employee relations, and collaborating with global HR partners to scale for expansion.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience with HRBP leadership in complex environments.
• Background in technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, or similar sectors.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders and driving workforce initiatives.
• Global experience and ability to influence across regions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational design and talent strategy.
• Lead succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development.
• Drive performance management programs and coach leaders on development.
• Partner with compensation/Rewards teams and handle complex employee relations.

Skills

HRBP leadership

Workforce planning

Talent management

Strategic partnering

Global collaboration

Executive stakeholder management

Organizational development

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Director, HRBP will partner closely with executive leaders and business stakeholders to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. The role will also provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and collaborate with global HR partners to implement people programs across international regions.

A high-growth, global manufacturing organization is seeking a strategic Director, HRBP to support senior commercial and business leadership teams. This is an opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and transformation, where HR plays a critical role in enabling scale while maintaining a strong culture and high-performance environment.

Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and business transformation initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to identify, assess, and develop high-potential talent.
• Lead succession planning and talent review processes across supported business groups.
• Drive performance management programs and provide coaching to leaders on employee development and accountability.
• Support compensation and rewards planning processes in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues, workplace investigations, performance concerns, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with global HR partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of people initiatives across international regions.
• Mentor and develop a junior HR professional while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Influence and support leaders through periods of rapid growth, change, and organizational evolution.

Profile

• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant HR Business Partner leadership responsibility.
• Background within technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, engineering, or similarly complex environments required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience supporting commercial, sales, or revenue-generating organizations is highly preferred.
• Experience working within global organizations and partnering across international regions.
• Mandarin language skills are preferred but not required
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with executive leaders and key business stakeholders.
• Strong background in workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and successfully navigate complex business environments.
• Strong business acumen with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

Job Offer

• Salary range of $185,000 to $230,500 + bonus & stock
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office in Pleasanton, CA
• Significant visibility and influence within a rapidly growing global organization.
• Opportunity to help build the infrastructure and talent strategy needed to support continued expansion.
• Strategic partnership with senior business and commercial leaders.
• 25% travel

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