Sr HR Business Partner

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner is responsible for partnering with management and client groups to establish and implement HR strategies that foster and maximize the organization and its people.  This position will provide practical, consistent, and proactive leadership, expertise, direction, coaching, problem solving, support, training and advice on employee issues, workforce dynamics, and legislation towards achieving the objectives and targets of the organization.  This position requires a deep level of experience and the ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions. The role requires the ability to establish HR priorities and operating mechanisms to drive change. This person   must be able to interface effectively with professionals at all levels.  To be successful, they must understand the business units they are supporting and will also need strong analytic skills and the ability to translate client business plans and goals into human resource capabilities needed to achieve results.  This role will be a critical part of the implementation of Masimo’s People Strategy and includes the areas of developing and maintaining a winning culture, attraction and retention of top talent, enabling greater employee achievement personally and professionally each year, and ensuring an environment of fun.   

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply HR knowledge and expertise to assess client needs in such areas as employment, performance management, compensation, career development, management development, engagement and competency development.
• Work with management to develop and implement  solutions in order to achieve strategic business initiatives and deliver results;
• Provide employee relations counseling ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interest;
• Influence and support cultural changes across the organization;
• Collaborate with business groups to assess, create and implement innovative alternatives for a variety of employee engagement initiatives within the client group;
• Develop and lead talent management initiatives;
• Consult with the business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment;
• Review and analyze business unit data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience;
• Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities to drive growth and achievement;
• Partner with HR team members globally to support business unit initiatives;
• Assess business unit’s employee development needs and conduct 1:1 and/or group training sessions as appropriate;
• Implement/administer/interpret corporate policies/programs/procedures;
• Provide leadership for employment practices;
• Partner with managers to retain, develop and motivate people to achieve their fullest potential;
• Provide ongoing support to the leadership team on human resources related matters, policies and procedures;
• Provide compensation support including: salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions and job re-leveling;
• Brief new managers on the policies and procedures of an organization in conjunction with development and learning team, providing coaching to managers on difficult and complex issues;
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of contemporary HR development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organization;
• Cultivate and utilize external resources in order to monitor issues and concerns in employment law, communicating potential changes to senior management;
• Partner with internal and external legal team as well as HR specialist groups to resolve issues and employee inquiries;
• Be an advisor for the HR Team;
• Perform special projects as requested;

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10  years of progressive HR experience is required; experience in HR leadership role, as a business partner and coach; experience in medical device or technology industry preferred.
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities;
• Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative;
• Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results;
• Demonstrated ability to coach managers and supervisors to use company best practices for maximum effectiveness;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Knowledge of employment laws such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal and state laws covering discrimination and equal opportunity employment;
• Proven ability to successfully work as a team member and to build and maintain a positive work environment across the network;
• Knowledge of immigration rules & requirements such as OPT, H-1B, Labor Perm process, and other employment-based visas. 
• Experience with effectively assessing talent;
• Experience managing performance;
• Proficient at an intermediate level or better in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Change management expertise;
• Project management and analytical skills;
• Strong consulting skills or the ability to motivate, influence and indirectly lead employees;

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in the medical device or technology industries;
• Social media as a communication vehicle expertise;
• Able to travel, as appropriate;

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Human Resources Management or in a related field is required. 

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 plus benefits.  Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, and experience. This position also qualifies for up to 15% annual bonus based on Company, department, and individual performance. 

Please note that this is an onsite position at our Irvine, CA. office

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking.  Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required.  May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.  Some local travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license is required.  Some non-local overnight travel is necessary, so the ability to fly on a plane and make multiple connections is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.