Senior Human Resources Business Partner

NextGenEnergyJobs; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support 350+ engineers and advise leadership on people initiatives. You will partner with the Senior HRBP to deliver programmatic HR support, coach managers, and guide organizational development.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from employee relations to performance improvement plans, change management, and cross-functional collaboration across Recruiting, Learning & Development, and Legal. Office four days a week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a HR Business Partner role.
• Previous experience supporting engineering teams is preferred but not required.
• Strong client-service focus and ability to build and manage relationships across different levels and functions.
• Desire to work collaboratively with broader HR team to analyze, plan, and improve processes.
• Able to balance multiple time-sensitive deliverables and effectively prioritize, organize, and manage time.
• Commitment to excellence and high level of integrity; ability to exercise strict confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Proven employee relations experience and guidance, with the ability to manage delicate situations with fairness and appropriate outcomes.
• Takes ownership of work, isn't afraid to tackle challenges, sees opportunities for growth, and has the patience to learn new processes.
• Experience learning and thriving in a changing environment.
• Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .
• Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner by providing programmatic support, coaching, and thought partnership to all levels within the Software Engineering organization, with a primary focus on supporting and guiding management.
• Partner with leaders to provide both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support, balancing big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution. This role requires someone who is comfortable shifting between strategy and transactional work — from advising leaders and facilitating discussions to drafting documents, managing employee relations matters, and supporting core HR processes
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers to gain deep insight into business needs and challenges.
• Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with business leaders to manage and facilitate organizational change.
• Proactively assess team and manager development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Provide HR expertise in areas such as performance management, employee relations, leadership development, coaching, and organizational growth.
• Guide managers through complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of workplace issues, including investigations and performance improvement plans.
• Integrate and partner with HR colleagues in the Recruiting, Learning & Development, Compensation, Legal, and HR Operations teams to implement solutions and help scale the business.
• Perform other HR-related duties as needed.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Change management

Coaching

Engineering support

Job description

As a Senior Human Resource Business Partner, you’ll work alongside a Senior HR Business Partner to support over 350 Engineers, serving as a trusted advisor on all things people-related.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner by providing programmatic support, coaching, and thought partnership to all levels within the Software Engineering organization, with a primary focus on supporting and guiding management.
• Partner with leaders to provide both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support, balancing big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution. This role requires someone who is comfortable shifting between strategy and transactional work — from advising leaders and facilitating discussions to drafting documents, managing employee relations matters, and supporting core HR processes
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers to gain deep insight into business needs and challenges.
• Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with business leaders to manage and facilitate organizational change.
• Proactively assess team and manager development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Provide HR expertise in areas such as performance management, employee relations, leadership development, coaching, and organizational growth.
• Guide managers through complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of workplace issues, including investigations and performance improvement plans.
• Integrate and partner with HR colleagues in the Recruiting, Learning & Development, Compensation, Legal, and HR Operations teams to implement solutions and help scale the business.
• Perform other HR-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a HR Business Partner role.
• Previous experience supporting engineering teams is preferred but not required.
• Strong client-service focus and ability to build and manage relationships across different levels and functions.
• Desire to work collaboratively with broader HR team to analyze, plan, and improve processes.
• Able to balance multiple time-sensitive deliverables and effectively prioritize, organize, and manage time.
• Commitment to excellence and high level of integrity; ability to exercise strict confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Proven employee relations experience and guidance, with the ability to manage delicate situations with fairness and appropriate outcomes.
• Takes ownership of work, isn't afraid to tackle challenges, sees opportunities for growth, and has the patience to learn new processes.
• Experience learning and thriving in a changing environment.
• Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .
• Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.