Senior People Business Partner

Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.

About The Role

Our People Operations team is growing and we are looking for a talented Sr. People Business Partner to join our small, agile, world-class team. This person will be supporting technical teams, including Hardware and Product Management with their strategic people initiatives. This role will start as a remote role in SFBA, and will eventually be hybrid in the office. People Business Partners are responsible for helping leaders and managers develop and implement a people and culture strategy that best supports their business needs. They act as coaches, trusted advisors, change agents, consultants and thought partners on all things talent within the business.

About The Work

• Strategic HR Partnership
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support those objectives.
• Influence and contribute to the business strategy by providing insights on people trends and their impact on business performance.
• Drive the integration and alignment of HR initiatives with business plans.
• Provide strategic business partnership, thought partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization.
• Performance Management
• Collaborate with managers to ensure performance expectations align with organizational objectives and goals.
• Partner with managers on individual development plans and performance strategies, helping define expectations and instill accountability.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Assesses employee training and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skills.
• HR Project Work & Initiatives, for example
• Responsible for identifying and assessing training program needs for all levels of the organization, determining viable vendors if necessary or designing and developing new training courses as needed.
• Evaluate and enhance remote and hybrid work environments and resources to support employee well-being, work-life balance, and a collaborative atmosphere.
• Monitor employee feedback and culture-related metrics to continuously improve and adapt cultural initiatives based on the needs and experiences of the workforce.
• Identify opportunities for process and system enhancements, provide recommendations for improvement and execute.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and processes, ensuring consistency across the organization.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial & Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Psychology, Business, etc.) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting technical teams as an HRBP at a tech company, ideally with a mix of both big tech and startup
• Master conflict resoluter: proven expertise in resolving complex interpersonal and team conflicts, using empathy and assertiveness to address issues quickly and effectively
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to frequent change with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Proven ability to build credibility with senior leaders and influence key stakeholders to drive alignment across cross-functional teams
• Builds trust, helping to create a positive, collaborative work environment that fosters open communication and mutual respect
• Operates at the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality and personal integrity
• Detailed, organized and communicative and thrives in a multi-tasking, hands-on collaborative environment
• Great sense of humor
• Ability to travel 10%
• Willingness to work hybrid in the office 3 days a week
• Authorization to work in the USA

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Startup experience required, mix of both big tech and startup is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off:
  • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
  • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.

Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

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