Strategic HR Partner for Manufacturing & Operations

Accuray; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in Madison, WI to align people strategies with operations and transformation initiatives. You will advise executives on workforce planning, succession, and organizational effectiveness, and coach leaders to improve accountability and performance.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring, capacity planning, onboarding, and leadership development, while ensuring compliance and data‑driven talent insights across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HRM or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior‑level HRBP roles.
• Experience supporting operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or frontline organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, employment law, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience navigating change, ambiguity, and complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Advanced analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for the organization, aligning people strategies to goals and productivity targets.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession, and change management.
• Translate business needs into practical HR solutions with measurable results.
• Coach leaders to enhance leadership capability, decision‑making, and accountability.
• Lead complex employee relations matters including performance management and investigations.
• Ensure policy and labor law compliance across the organization.
• Collaborate with Legal and HR COEs on risk mitigation and sensitive matters.
• Support leaders through challenging conversations and organizational changes.
• Drive performance management, goal alignment, and talent reviews for stakeholder groups.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for hiring strategy, capacity planning and onboarding.
• Support succession planning and leadership development for critical roles.
• Use data and insights to assess talent health, engagement, and retention trends.
• Assist with organizational design and operating model changes.
• Lead the people side of transformational initiatives and culture readiness.

Skills

HR business partner

Organizational effectiveness

Employee relations

Data analytics

Change management

Leadership coaching

Communication

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accuray is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in Madison, WI to align people strategies with operations and transformation initiatives. You will advise executives on workforce planning, succession, and organizational effectiveness, and coach leaders to improve accountability and performance.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring, capacity planning, onboarding, and leadership development, while ensuring compliance and data‑driven talent insights across