Senior HRBP: Engineering Leadership & Talent (Hybrid)

Motional; Pittsburgh, Boston (Allegheny County, MA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Motional is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to shape workforce strategy and partner with engineering leadership to deliver people programs. This hybrid role requires on-site presence 2 days per week in Pittsburgh, PA or Boston, MA, and supports the HR team on a global scale.

The role focuses on leadership coaching, talent management, and employee relations, with responsibilities across performance, compensation, succession planning, and workforce planning, aiming to align business needs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role supporting Engineering or technical organizations.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, employment law, and HR program administration.
• Experience working in multi-state and global business environments.
• Proficiency in HR systems, Google Suite, and a willingness to learn new tools quickly.
• A proactive, adaptable, and strategic mindset with strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• A commitment to fostering a culture that aligns with Motional’s core values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, managers, and employees.
• Act as a strategic advisor and coach for leadership on HR-related matters.
• Provide guidance on policy administration, compliance, change management, and organizational design.
• Partner with leadership on talent assessment, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee key HR programs, including performance reviews, compensation planning, promotions, and employee surveys.
• Provide HR guidance and support for both exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring policies and programs address the unique needs of each group.
• Partner with leadership to develop strategies that enhance engagement, retention, and career development across all workforce levels.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on internal offers, workforce planning, onboarding and off-boarding, and interviewing for senior roles.
• Support workforce planning and internal mobility to align business needs with talent development.
• Partner with compensation and benefits teams for pay structure evaluations and internal benchmarking.
• Contribute to employee communications, including crafting HR-related messaging and updates.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues through thorough, objective investigations.
• Provide guidance on performance management best practices and employee conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state and global employment laws and HR policies.

Skills

Senior HRBP experience

Leadership coaching

Employee relations

Compensation & benefits

Employment law

HR program administration

Multi-state / global experience

HR systems

Google Suite

Strong communication

Tools

HRIS

Google Workspace

Job description

Motional is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to shape workforce strategy and partner with engineering leadership to deliver people programs. This hybrid role requires on-site presence 2 days per week in Pittsburgh, PA or Boston, MA, and supports the HR team on a global scale.

The role focuses on leadership coaching, talent management, and employee relations, with responsibilities across performance, compensation, succession planning, and workforce planning, aiming to align business needs