Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description: Senseeker is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner who will report to the CEO and work directly with the leadership team to manage and grow the HR systems of our portfolio of companies. Operating in a shared-services capacity, this role supports approximately 42 employees across our advanced engineering and machining companies. The ideal candidate enjoys building clever HR systems, supporting technical and business teams, collaborating across departments, and keeping HR operations running smoothly within an agile, high-tech environment. 

The Human Resources Business Partner plays a key role in strategic planning, records maintenance, full-cycle recruitment through separation, training, and fostering a positive employee experience. This role also serves as the prime point of contact for our Professional Employer Organization (PEO), ADP. You should be comfortable having your own authority, delegated from the CEO, and adapting to the dynamic needs of a cutting-edge organization.

Required Education & Work Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of seven (7+) years of related work experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment activities, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communications.
• Prepare market talent compensation analyses and competitive pay reports.
• Ensure the company has data-backed salary ranges through engagement of effective and accurate research subcontractors and sources.
• Execute onboarding processes, including preparing new hire paperwork, orientation materials, and scheduling training.
• Execute offboarding processes, including paperwork, collection of company property, coordinating the termination of IT access, and arranging final payroll checks with finance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee file records, HR databases and company policies.
• Manage benefits enrollment, changes, leaves of absence, and required compliance training.
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Prepare HR documents such as employment verification letters, reports, and standard forms.
• Ensure and manage compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Lead HR projects, audits, and departmental initiatives.
• Provide guidance to leadership for employee relations, training, and compensation strategy.
• Manage and execute employee recognition initiatives and ongoing appreciation programs.
• Work seamlessly in a shared service capacity with our sister companies.

Required Attributes:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees

Desired Attributes:

• Experience with equity plans and strategies
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now

Job Type and Location: Full-time in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 annually depending on experience

Benefits: Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with company match, equity opportunities through our employee-owned structure, flexible schedule, and an agile working environment located in a premier beachside community.

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Senseeker is a wholly US owned transducer IC and cryogenic test solutions company. We specialize in the design of state-of-the-art digital readout integrated circuits, cryogenic test equipment, electronics and software. Senseeker's products and IP enable FPA developers to produce world class infrared image sensing solutions. We are located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, amid the west coast's hub of infrared and scientific image sensor companies. For more information see

Senseeker Corp is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applications for employment without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.