Sr. HR Business Partner

Nebius; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Remote work reimbursement

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Nebius is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our San Francisco team and help align people strategies with our fast-growing tech objectives. You will partner with leaders to design organization structure, workforce planning, and talent development while ensuring fair, scalable HR practices across regions.

You will advise managers on performance, engagement, and compliance, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Operations on hiring, onboarding, and retention.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth technology companies.
• Experience supporting engineering teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employment law, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to support communication with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support growth, innovation, and team effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
• Support managers in performance management, employee development, and feedback practices.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment across diverse, globally distributed teams.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to support hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Analyze people data and trends to inform decision-making and recommend improvements.
• Navigate employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and international employment laws and best practices.

Skills

HR experience

Engineering teams

Communication skills

Data analysis

Multicultural experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

We are seeking a thoughtful and adaptable Senior HR Business Partner to join our growing team in San Francisco. This role will collaborate closely with leaders and employees to support a high-performing, inclusive, and globally distributed workforce. The ideal candidate brings experience from fast-growing technology environments and is comfortable partnering with multicultural engineering teams across multiple regions.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, helping to align people strategies with business objectives. You will contribute to organizational design, talent development, employee engagement, and performance management while ensuring that HR practices are equitable, compliant, and scalable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support growth, innovation, and team effectiveness

• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives

• Support managers in performance management, employee development, and feedback practices

• Foster an inclusive and engaging work environment across diverse, globally distributed teams

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to support hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts

• Analyze people data and trends to inform decision-making and recommend improvements

• Navigate employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and international employment laws and best practices

We expect you to have:

• 5+ years of HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role

• Background in fast-paced, high-growth technology companies

• Experience supporting engineering or technical teams across multiple geographic locations

• Strong understanding of HR practices, employment law, and organizational development

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to support communication with global teams

Key employee benefits in the US:

• Health insurance:100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan:Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave:20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement:Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Base Compensation Range

$144,600 — $180,700 USD

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving- Bold thinking- Constant growth- Meaningful impact- Trust and real ownership- Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.