HR Business Partner

Overview

An independent non-profit institute headquartered in Silicon Valley, SRI is a global leader in research and development.

We collaborate across technical and scientific disciplines to create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future, blazing new trails every day in quantum, robotics, AI, human-machine collaboration, precision medicine, education, sustainability, and much more.

For more than 75 years, SRI has had a profound impact on every one of our lives through the discovery and development of groundbreaking technologies and products and by bringing many of the world’s most extraordinary innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

Our rich heritage includes the groundbreaking accomplishments from both the Sarnoff Research Center in Princeton, NJ, which became a part of SRI in 1987 and more recently, the iconic Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), which we acquired in April 2023.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Human Resources Business Partner. This position is a hybrid position and it is expected that the person be in the office three days a week for the first several months of employment.

The successful candidate must be based in commuting distance of one of the following SRI’s locations : Menlo Park CA, Arlington VA, Princeton NJ or Harrisonburg, VA.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will support business groups in some of SRI’s exciting research divisions. In this role you will partner with key stakeholders and leaders across SRI, by aligning HR strategy with business planning.

You will provide a full spectrum of both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to employees and managers across all levels.

Candidates must be able to operate effectively in ambiguous situations and must present themselves in a poised and professional manner.

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they have the courage and finesse to deliver constructive feedback to staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong, trust-based relationships with client groups.
• Support and work with business teams and functions to understand current and future business goals and trends that may impact work force needs and initiatives.
• Confidently consult and advise managers and employees on all aspects of employee relations, including management and staff issues, policies and procedures, misconduct, investigations and terminations.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver appropriate performance management and talent planning activities that will identify talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans.
• Use coaching skills to assist employees and managers through development and performance management for individuals and teams.
• Help shape and communicate SRI HR policies and procedures.
• Work proactively with managers and employees to create a positive work environment to make SRI a great place to work.
• Partner with senior HRBPs to assess complex HR issues that require considerable judgment and risk management where policies and practices do not exist.
• Develop and work on special and cross-functional projects as need.
• Facilitate and support change management within client groups and across the institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree, with 5+ years relevant Human Resources experience including 3+ years of experience as a Human Resources business partner supporting client groups in line organizations.
• Must be a US person.
• Prefer experience in technology and / or research organizations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong coaching skills, and demonstrated ability to establish credibility, trust and partnership at all levels of the organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and effectively coach both managers and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of independence and initiative while working effectively as part of the team.
• Results oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to effectively partner across HR and other corporate groups.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, etc.
• Some U.S. travel may be required.

The salary range is : $85,456-$141,530. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles.

Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program.

SRI also has a competitive benefits package