Staff People Business Partner

Overview Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, bringing a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Role Staff People Business Partner. In this role, you will be a significant contributor to our People strategy, leading major initiatives that enhance organizational health and drive business results across key functions. You will act as a bridge between executive vision and functional execution. Responsibilities Execute Strategic Programs: Lead the design and delivery of major projects (e.g., org redesigns, specialized talent programs) that have broad applicability across multiple business units. Guide Functional Leadership: Serve as a key area expert and strategic advisor to leaders, sharing deep HR knowledge to clarify complex issues and guide functional decision-making. Drive Alignment & Communication: Manage stakeholders at all levels. Ensure executive input is integrated into project design while cascading information to ensure alignment across teams. Optimize Organizational Systems: Diagnose system bottlenecks and implement scalable models that improve cross-functional collaboration. Build Capability: Use data-driven insights to identify talent gaps and lead workforce planning efforts. Build the systems to solve them. Collaborate for Impact: Partner across the People team (Legal, Finance, ER, etc.) to lead the seamless execution of solutions, ensuring integration with adjacent team goals. Thrive in a Build-Phase Environment: Navigate and contribute to a rapidly scaling startup where People processes are still being defined. Establish systems and frameworks to support a fast-moving business. Decisive Navigation of Ambiguity: Operate effectively and make sound judgments where data may be incomplete or processes are not yet established. Agile Resilience: Pivot quickly as priorities shift and remain energized under pressure, modeling a growth mindset during change. Required Qualifications Functional Expertise: Recognized authority in HR business partnering with a track record of leading high-stakes initiatives in fast-paced or tech-heavy environments. Stakeholder Mastery: Ability to navigate complex organizational webs and gain alignment among senior leaders, managing upward and downward information flow. Systemic Problem Solving: Understand how processes affect multiple teams and design sustainable solutions with interdependencies in mind. Data-Informed Execution: Translate metrics into action plans and measure program success, adjusting as needed. Change Leadership: Experience managing large-scale change and maintaining momentum in ambiguous situations. Desirable Qualifications 8-10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, with a focus on leading major projects or functional areas within a scaling organization. Experience partnering with senior leadership (Director/Senior Director level) to align on key programs. Proven track record of project ownership, designing and executing features or systems used by multiple teams. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred. Technology industry experience is highly preferred. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence peers and manage executive-level input effectively. Fluent in English. Travel: Ability to travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time. Work Style This role requires being in the office at least 3 days per week. The base salary range for this position is $133K - $215K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together talented people united by our values. We operate with integrity, set ambitious goals, and build a culture where we win together. We are committed to in-person collaboration and operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in the office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find the latest updates in our Newsroom. Our Commitment to Safety Safety is core to everything we do. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and each employee has a role in contributing to safety at every step. We expect commitment to safety policies from every employee and seek candidates who prioritize working safely. Our Commitment to Inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran or military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. For California applicants, information collected as part of your application is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aurora