Sr. HR Business Partner

Lucid Motors; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to senior operations leadership across its Arizona region, including AMP-1 in Casa Grande. You will lead complex employee relations, drive change initiatives, and support workforce planning and organization design for multiple sites.

The role requires extensive HRBP experience in high-volume operations, strong knowledge of HR laws, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP experience in complex or high-volume operations
• Strong expertise in employee relations, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness across multi-site or matrixed environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, drive large-scale change initiatives, and advise on strategic workforce matters
• Advanced knowledge of HR laws, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or other high-growth, complex operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to senior plant leadership on organizational capability, workforce planning, and talent strategies
• Lead complex employee relations cases and guide sensitive investigations requiring advanced judgment and discretion
• Drive organization design initiatives, change management programs, and process improvement efforts across multiple sites
• Mentor and provide guidance to HRBPs and HR team members to develop capability and ensure HR excellence
• Partner with Centers of Excellence to influence enterprise-wide programs such as talent development, compensation, and engagement
• Represent HR in key leadership meetings and participate in strategic planning discussions affecting the Arizona region
• Analyze and synthesize workforce data, compliance trends, and organizational health metrics to inform decisions and policy recommendations

Skills

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Organizational design

Change management

Leadership coaching

Data analysis

HR compliance

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s preferred

Job description

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

About the Team

The AZ HR team serves as a strategic partner across Lucid’s Arizona operations, encompassing AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) in Casa Grande, the manufacturing facilities in Coolidge, the Logistics Operations Center (LOC) in Tempe, and the Regional Hub in Phoenix. We work closely with leaders at every site to deliver integrated people strategies that drive safety, quality, and operational excellence. Our focus spans workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and proactive employee relations, ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience across all locations in the region to enable high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

About the Role

The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to senior operational leadership across Lucid’s Arizona region, partnering on workforce strategy and organizational capability to enable high-performing teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role leads complex employee relations matters, drives key change initiatives, and partners on workforce planning and organization design for multiple sites, including AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant), Coolidge, the Logistics Operations Center (LOC) in Tempe, and the Phoenix Hub. The Senior HRBP provides elevated HR expertise and thought leadership while mentoring HR team members and collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistent, scalable, and business-aligned people practices.

What You Own

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to senior plant leadership on organizational capability, workforce planning, and talent strategies
• Lead complex employee relations cases and guide sensitive investigations requiring advanced judgment and discretion
• Drive organization design initiatives, change management programs, and process improvement efforts across multiple sites
• Mentor and provide guidance to HRBPs and HR team members to develop capability and ensure HR excellence
• Partner with Centers of Excellence to influence enterprise-wide programs such as talent development, compensation, and engagement
• Represent HR in key leadership meetings and participate in strategic planning discussions affecting the Arizona region
• Analyze and synthesize workforce data, compliance trends, and organizational health metrics to inform decisions and policy recommendations

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP experience in complex or high-volume operations
• Strong expertise in employee relations, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness across multi-site or matrixed environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, drive large-scale change initiatives, and advise on strategic workforce matters
• Advanced knowledge of HR laws, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or other high-growth, complex operations preferred

-- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.

Preferred

• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience mentoring HR professionals and leading cross-functional HR projects
• Master’s degree a plus

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift on hard surfaces in a production environment.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for handling tools, assembling components, and operating machinery. Requires fine motor skills and grip strength.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing 10–50 lbs. regularly; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. with assistance .
• Reaching and Bending: Routine reaching above shoulders, bending, and twisting waist, and squatting as part of process and tasks.
• Repetitive Motions: Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movements for tasks such as fastening, positioning, and installing.
• Climbing: Occasional use of steps to access different height level areas.
• PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, protective sleeves, eye and hearing protection) as per company safety standards.

Work Requirement

This role is fully onsite at AMP-1 in Casa Grande, AZ, with periodic travel required to other Lucid Arizona sites including Coolidge, Tempe, and Phoenix.

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice .

To All Recruitment Agencies

Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Compensation & Benefits:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.Eligible employees may alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility:

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy:

Bysubmittingyour application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice .

To all recruitment agencies:

Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid