People Partner

We are looking for a People Partner who can play the critical role in enabling both our people and our business to perform at their highest levels People Partners support a complex and diverse workforce spanning highly specialized engineers, hourly skilled trades, and operational leaders and recognize that different teams require different approaches to thrive This People Partner should be an embedded collaborator who works closely with leadership across functions to drive performance, build strong teams, and develop systems that support both the human and operational needs of the business They need to have a focus on improving talent development, navigating organizational complexity, and supporting a culture of accountability, growth, and high trust This role requires someone who can move fluidly between the strategic and the tactical, with a deep understanding of the distinct needs of both exempt and non-exempt employees in a regulated, high-integrity environment People Partners at Hadrian are both business-minded and people-first - equally comfortable designing scalable programs as they are handling sensitive situations with discretion and care Act as a trusted advisor to leaders to align people strategies with business goals Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues with high judgment and discretion, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies Support and guide the implementation of performance management cycles, feedback culture, and employee development frameworks tailored to diverse workforce needs Equip managers with the tools, training, and guidance needed to effectively lead teams across all levels of the organization, from engineering to the shop floor Champion initiatives that promote employee engagement, high trust, and a sense of belonging - while also reinforcing accountability and performance standards Support org-level transitions such as reorgs, leadership changes, and policy rollouts with clear planning, thoughtful communication, and change enablement Interpret and apply people policies in ways that maintain fairness, clarity, and consistency across sites, shifts, and job types Partner closely with peers in People Ops and Recruiting to drive holistic and scalable people programs that serve the full org Benefits Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of LA 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees 401k Flexible vacation policy Navigates sensitive conversations with empathy, clarity, and maturity; builds trust across all levels of the organizationHandles complex, gray-area people issues with sound judgment, risk awareness, and an eye for practical solutionsOrganizational design and change management5+ years of relevant HR business partner industry experienceThrives in a dynamic environment with a diverse set of employees and evolving business needs; can flex between tactical support and long-term strategic thinkingPartnering with the legal team on ER cases and investigationsWorkforce planning and talent strategy with recruitingClearly conveys information, decisions, and feedback in ways that resonate with both desk-based employees and hourly team members on the shop floorBrings discipline to processes, follow-through, and documentation — especially in a compliance-driven and audit-sensitive environmentBuilds strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to enable aligned and executable people strategiesExperience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations, ideally in environments with manufacturing, engineering, or high-compliance requirementsPerformance, talent, and compensation cycles. Running calibration, promotion, and comp planning for the org, plus succession and identifying critical-role riskUnderstands the business, its drivers, and how people programs impact operations, performance, and cultureStrategic advisor and coach to EPD leadership. Partner with VPs and directors as a thought partner on people implications of their roadmap, and coach managersExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; clear and concise communication style. Comfortable working with large groups and facilitating discussions to create a positive and engaging experienceSuperb organizational skills, with experience triaging many requests and priorities in a high-volume, dynamic environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Hadrian