Strategic HRBP: AI-Driven Change Leader

Ignite Human Capital LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital LLC collaborates with a growing global medical device organization to recruit a Strategic HR Business Partner in Southern California. This high-impact role partners with the executive team to design organizational design, talent strategy, and the people side of AI adoption.

The successful candidate will lead change at scale, translate business strategy into people initiatives, and shape leadership development while driving measurable results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with Sr. Manager or Director level in a strategic HRBP role
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a large, complex enterprise
• Proven change management, organizational development, or learning and development experience
• Demonstrated comfort with AI and emerging technology and helping teams adopt new tools
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the senior leadership level
• Ability to work in Southern California (San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles)
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI and emerging technology, and the ability to help others embrace it

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders as a strategic advisor on organizational design, talent, workforce planning, and culture
• Lead and champion 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 and complex employee relations matters
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and influence at the executive level
• Bring an innovative mindset to how HR operates and delivers value

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic advisor

Change management

Organizational development

Data-driven decisions

AI adoption

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Organizational Psychology

MBA/MS in HR/Organizational Development

HR certification (SHRM-SCP/SPHR)

Job description

Ignite Human Capital LLC collaborates with a growing global medical device organization to recruit a Strategic HR Business Partner in Southern California. This high-impact role partners with the executive team to design organizational design, talent strategy, and the people side of AI adoption.

The successful candidate will lead change at scale, translate business strategy into people initiatives, and shape leadership development while driving measurable results.