Strategic HR Partner — AI-Driven Change & Leadership

Ignite Human Capital LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital LLC, in partnership with a global medical device leader, seeks a Strategic HR Business Partner in Southern California. This role goes beyond traditional HRBP, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving organizational design, workforce planning, and culture to enable AI-enabled transformation.

You will shape leadership development, coach executives, translate business strategy into people strategies, and lead change at scale across a matrixed, enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience at Senior Manager or Director level in a strategic HRBP role.
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI and emerging technology, with ability to help others embrace it.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a large, complex, enterprise-scale organization.
• Proven track record leading change through change management or organizational development, or in a major consulting firm.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• Ability to work in Southern California (San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles).

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders as a strategic advisor on organizational design, talent, workforce planning, and culture
• Lead change initiatives across a global, matrixed organization, including the people side of AI adoption
• Translate business strategy into people strategy that drives measurable results
• Shape leadership development, capability building, and upskilling as the organization evolves
• Coach leaders through transformation, growth, and complex employee relations matters
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and influence at the executive level
• Bring an innovative, forward-thinking mindset to how HR operates and delivers value

Skills

Strategic HRBP

Change management

Executive presence

Org design

Talent planning

AI adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Org Psychology

Job description

Ignite Human Capital LLC, in partnership with a global medical device leader, seeks a Strategic HR Business Partner in Southern California. This role goes beyond traditional HRBP, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving organizational design, workforce planning, and culture to enable AI-enabled transformation.

You will shape leadership development, coach executives, translate business strategy into people strategies, and lead change at scale across a matrixed, enterprise