Overview As Staff People Business Partner, you will shape HR strategies to support Aurora's rapid growth and safety-focused mission. You'll bridge executive vision with functional execution, leading large-scale programs and org design across business units. You'll partner with senior leaders to align priorities, optimize processes, and build scalable People systems in a fast-changing startup. This is an impact role at the core of scaling the People function while enhancing organizational health and cross-functional collaboration. You'll operate in a hybrid, high-energy environment that values clarity, data-driven decisions, and action.
Compensation / Benefits- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
- Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- In-office 3 days per week
Responsibilities- Lead strategic programs (e.g., org redesigns, talent initiatives) with broad applicability across units
- Advise functional leaders with deep HR expertise to guide decisions
- Manage stakeholder alignment and effectively cascade information to teams
- Diagnose bottlenecks in organizational systems and implement scalable collaboration models
- Identify talent gaps using data-driven insights and lead workforce planning
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, ER, and other teams to ensure integrated solutions
- Contribute in a fast-scaling startup environment by building foundational People processes
- Navigate ambiguity with clear judgment and bias for action
- Demonstrate agility and resilience amid shifting priorities
Key requirements- Recognized authority in HR business partnering with experience in fast-paced or tech-heavy environments
- Strong ability to navigate senior stakeholders and manage upward/downward information flow
- Systemic problem-solving approach with sustainable, interdependent solutions
- Data-informed execution translating metrics into actionable plans
- Proven change leadership guiding teams through large-scale transitions
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
- Travel up to 10% within the U.S.
- Willingness to be in the office at least 3 days per week
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic thinking and advisory mindset
- HR business partnering
- Organizational design and people programs
- Talent planning and workforce analytics
