Sr. HR Business Partner (R&D)

Lucid Motors; California (MO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Sr. HR Business Partner aligned with its Research & Development organization to support strategic goals and HR initiatives. You will collaborate with leaders to design plans, develop talent, and drive organizational effectiveness across teams.

Responsibilities include performance management, employee relations, coaching, compensation, benefits, and compliance. A strong communicator with leadership presence will help foster a culture of excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR-related field.
• PHR or SPHR preferred; 5 years' experience or Master's degree with 3+ years in HR.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state employment laws and benefits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR expertise in performance management, employee relations, coaching, and organizational development.
• Partner with mid-level managers to implement HR policies and practices to support growth.
• Collaborate to promote a culture of excellence where employees are engaged and inspired.
• Develop and launch programs with COEs in training, career mobility, and performance.
• Design people strategies and diagnose organizational effectiveness and satisfaction.
• Support core HR processes such as calibration, compensation cycles, and promotions.
• Analyze employee reports to guide proactive client solutions.
• Lead and/or perform assignments in the HR Generalist area; boost morale and retention.

Skills

Performance management

Employee relations

Coaching

Organizational development

HR policy implementation

Leadership

People analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, communications, or related field

PHR or SPHR certification

Master's degree

Job description

About Lucid

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.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner. This role is to support the business structure of an organization by collaborating with the HR department and our HR shared services. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches work with vigor and determination.

This position will be aligned with Lucid Motors' Research & Development (R&D) organization

The successful candidate will provide organizational support of strategic goals, business objectives and human resource initiatives. Partners with organizational leaders to develop plans and achieve overall company goals. Leads, directs and/or performs various assignments in one or more of the following functional areas: organizational design, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, labor relations, learning, employee development, staffing, diversity and compliance. They have knowledge about where to place employees to their best advantage as well as have consulting advice for different members of business leadership.

You Will:

• Provide HR expertise in performance management, employee relations, coaching, and organizational development Partner with mid-level managers to implement HR policies and practices to support the strategic growth of the business.
• Collaborate with HR team to promote and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top results.
• Partner with COEs to develop and launch programs in areas of training, development, career mobility and job performance.
• Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Support core HR processes such as performance calibration, compensation cycle and promotions.
• Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports (eg, compensation, job levels, and attrition) to guide decision-making and provide proactive solutions to client groups.
• Will lead, direct and/or perform assignments in the HR Generalist area. Find ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the legal department when necessary.
• Resolves complex issues related to development and implementation of HR processes.

You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in business, human resources, communications, or related field preferred; PHR or SPHR a plus with 5 years experience or Masters degree + 3 years minimum of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Current, in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and employee management, including workers compensation, benefits, and federal and state employment laws.
• Demonstrated expertise in effective interpersonal skills including interviewing, counseling, and group presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to influence top, middle and lower levels of leadership across the organization and work effectively with all types of employees.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a high growth environment finding the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the organization.
• Working knowledge of government laws, regulations, and legal decisions affecting employment.
• Prefer demonstrated experience leading people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Automotive OEM or Retail experience preferred.
• A motivated team player.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Salary Range:

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$110,800—$152,350 USD

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 a 401(k) retirement plan. 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 also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the 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 TA-Operations lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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.