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Saronic Technologies, a leader in autonomous maritime defense systems, is seeking a People Business Partner Manager to lead a strategic People function in a fast-growing, mission-driven organization.
In this role, you will lead a team of People Business Partners and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership. You'll be responsible for developing and executing workforce strategies that align with business objectives, including organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and change management. Your team will partner closely with business leaders to understand organizational challenges, recommend solutions, and drive high-impact People initiatives across the company.
Key responsibilities include: leading and coaching a team of People Business Partners; providing strategic guidance on organizational effectiveness, performance management, and employee relations; overseeing employee engagement and retention initiatives; ensuring compliance with employment law; and collaborating with Recruiting, Total Rewards, People Operations, and L&D to deliver integrated solutions across the employee lifecycle. You'll also lead company-wide People initiatives including policy development, compensation planning, and culture building.
You'll need 8+ years of progressive People Business Partner experience, with at least 3 years managing or mentoring People professionals. A bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field is required. You should have deep expertise in employee relations, organizational development, performance management, and change management, with strong business acumen and the ability to influence leaders at all levels. Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments is valued. The role is based in Austin, TX and requires U.S. Person status due to export-controlled information access.
