Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business PartnerFor more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.Quantum Design seeks an experienced, strategic, and business-focused Senior HR Business Partner to serve as the primary People & Culture partner for approximately 260 employees across multiple business functions located at our San Diego headquarters.As Senior HR Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping build high-performing teams and driving leaders through strategies that align with organizational goals. You will be responsible for organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, leadership coaching, change management, employee relations, performance management, compensation consultation, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on HR professional who excels at influencing leaders, navigating complex employee relations matters, facilitating impactful leadership development programs, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve organizational performance and employee engagement. This role is highly consultative and requires exceptional business acumen, influencing skills, and sound judgment.ResponsibilitiesBuild trusted relationships with business leaders and serve as their primary People & Culture advisorPartner with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, team performance, and employee engagementAnticipate organizational challenges and proactively recommend practical, scalable solutionsCoach leaders through organizational change, workforce planning, and leadership challengesInfluence business decisions through a people-focused perspective while balancing operational and business prioritiesMake organizational design recommendations (e.g., reporting structures, role design, spans of control) that will support business growth and drive operational efficiencySupport leaders through reorganizations, M&A integration, and workforce planning initiativesAdvise leaders on the trade-offs between various staffing strategiesSupport onboarding and successful integration of new leadersServe as the primary advisor on routine employee relations mattersLead the annual performance management cycle for assigned client groupsGuide leaders through performance conversations, coaching discussions, and performance improvement processesPartner with leaders to recognize and reward high performance while addressing underperformance appropriatelyConduct workplace investigations as appropriatePartner with leaders on organizational leveling and job designEvaluate new and existing positions to ensure appropriate scope and internal alignmentConduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis in partnership with the Director of Global People OperationsDevelop and maintain job descriptions for client groupsSupport annual compensation planning and promotional recommendationsProvide guidance on internal equity and market competitivenessDesign and facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and training sessions on topics such as coaching, delivering feedback, performance management, and navigating difficult conversations.Develop tools, guides, and resources that strengthen leadership capability throughout the organizationAnalyze organizational health through workforce metrics and survey results and offer meaningful recommendations to improve employee engagement, productivity, collaboration, and retentionSupport change management initiatives associated with organizational growth, acquisitions, and strategic business initiativesHelp leaders prepare for annual talent reviews by ensuring an understanding of succession planning, how to identify high-potential, and development planningIdentify capability gaps and recommend targeted development solutionsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communication or a related fieldEight (8) + years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least five (5) + years as an HR Business Partner supporting business leadersDemonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines, including leadership development and manager training, organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations and workplace investigations, compensation benchmarking and job evaluation, and California employment law complianceExperience supporting organizations with 200 + employees, coupled with strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or related fieldExperience supporting manufacturing, engineering, technology, life sciences, scientific or private-equity backed organizationsExperience supporting global organizationsExperience during periods of organizational growth, acquisition integration, or business transformationAdditional InformationThis position's work mode is 100% onsite. The employee will report to our facility in San Diego, CA five days a weekSalary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 / yearQuantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.