Strategic People Partner for Innovative Manufacturing

Hadrian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian in Los Angeles is seeking a People Partner who can align people strategies with business goals across engineers, hourly trades, and leaders. This role requires collaboration with leadership to drive performance, retention, and talent development while ensuring policy compliance in a regulated environment.

This position blends strategic design with hands-on coaching, supporting organizational effectiveness and culture of accountability, growth, and high trust across the manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR business partner experience.
• Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt populations.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Strong documentation and compliance discipline.
• Empathy, discretion, and mature communication.
• Strategic advisor to leadership on people implications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues with high judgment and discretion, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Support and guide the implementation of performance management cycles, feedback culture, and employee development frameworks tailored to diverse workforce needs.
• Equip managers with tools, training, and guidance to lead teams across engineering to shop floor.
• Champion initiatives that promote engagement, trust, and accountability while reinforcing performance standards.
• Support org-level transitions such as reorganizations, leadership changes, and policy rollouts with clear planning and communication.
• Interpret and apply people policies to maintain fairness across sites, shifts, and job types.
• Partner with People Ops and Recruiting to drive scalable people programs for the full org.

Skills

HR business partner

employee relations

performance management

talent development

org design

change management

compliance

Job description

Hadrian in Los Angeles is seeking a People Partner who can align people strategies with business goals across engineers, hourly trades, and leaders. This role requires collaboration with leadership to drive performance, retention, and talent development while ensuring policy compliance in a regulated environment.

This position blends strategic design with hands-on coaching, supporting organizational effectiveness and culture of accountability, growth, and high trust across the manufacturing