Senior HR Business Partner

First American is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized for its inclusive culture and workplace environment. They are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to advise and coach business partners, develop HR strategies, and ensure alignment between HR and business strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an advisor and coach to business partners around people management, high performance, and development
• Partner with the business to build engaged, high-performing teams
• Ensure HR and business strategies are aligned and gain leadership support in strategic HR activities
• Develop HR strategies, policies, and practices
• Partner with the business and people & culture team on employee engagement survey efforts, including analyzing and presenting data and creating actionable insights
• Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management
• Identify training needs for business units and executive coaching needs
• Coach managers on policy application and interpretation
• Develop and support immigration resources for employees and stakeholders
• Partner with other People teams across the org building partnerships and solutions

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including senior-level support of Engineering, Product, and/or IT organizations
• Strong understanding of technical team environments, including software development and product delivery models
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders, building trusted partnerships while constructively challenging when appropriate
• Experience navigating complex leadership dynamics and organizational change, providing steady guidance in fast-evolving environments
• Expertise in employee relations, organizational design, and talent strategy, balancing business outcomes with culture and engagement
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, building scalable processes and structure where needed
• Strong business acumen, translating strategic priorities into actionable people plans
• Experience leading HR programs and cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment across stakeholders
• High degree of judgment, resilience, and professionalism, with the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations
• Self-directed and highly accountable, able to prioritize and deliver results independently
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, establishing credibility quickly across technical and executive teams
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience