Senior Human Resources Business Partner (GTM)

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PPO or HDHP/HSA

Mental Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Prepaid legal program

Job summary

Echodyne in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Senior HRBP to partner with leaders across Sales, Marketing and International teams. You will provide strategic HR support including planning, employee relations, talent management, performance development, and leadership coaching to build a globally connected workforce.

The role covers employment law compliance, change management, workforce planning, compensation coordination, and data-driven HR analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience with at least 3 as HRBP supporting leaders.
• Experience supporting Sales, Marketing, or professional services.
• Experience with international employees via EORs or multinational teams.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and International leadership to align HR strategies.
• Advise leaders on org design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, performance management, and discipline.
• Support engagement, retention, and culture initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance and development.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies.
• Support onboarding and integration for new hires.
• Identify capability gaps and develop learning plans.
• Lead succession planning and talent reviews.
• Assist with org changes, growth initiatives, and international planning.
• Partner on compensation planning, merit, promotions, bonus processes.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations; coordinate with EORs and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on HR programs, policies, and audits.
• Maintain HR documentation and support audits.
• Model ethical leadership and professional HR practices.
• Other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (desired)

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. HRBP to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to leaders across our Sales, Marketing, and International teams. This role provides comprehensive HR support, including organizational planning, employee relations, talent management, performance development, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness. The Sr. HRBP partners closely with business leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, foster employee engagement, and support the growth of a high-performing, globally connected workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and International leadership to align HR strategies with business goals and organizational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and change management.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Support leaders in driving employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, feedback, and difficult conversations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies and attract top talent across assigned business groups.
• Support onboarding and integration efforts to ensure new employees have a positive and productive experience.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and partner with leaders to develop learning and development strategies.
• Lead succession planning and talent review discussions to strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Support organizational changes, including restructuring, business growth initiatives, and international workforce planning.
• Partner with Finance and leadership on annual compensation planning, merit increases, promotions, and bonus processes while ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international employment regulations, partnering with external Employers of Record (EORs) and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and implement HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and support internal audits and reporting requirements.
• Act as a role model for ethical leadership, collaboration, and professional HR practices.
• Other related tasks required to fulfill the needs of the business.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years serving as an HR Business Partner supporting business leaders.
• Experience supporting corporate functions such as Sales, Marketing, or other professional services organizations.
• Experience supporting international employees through Employers of Record (EORs) or multinational workforces preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• Experience supporting high-growth technology companies.
• Experience partnering with global teams and managing HR programs across multiple countries.
• Familiarity with compensation planning and organizational design.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily office-based with a hybrid work environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Frequent interaction with leaders and employees across multiple business functions and time zones.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer and telephone. May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $91,500 - $129,883 USD. If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you! We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care - 98Point6 Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance Company
• Paid Life Insurance Company
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.