AP Associate at Agility Robotics · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

Our People Operations team is growing, and we are looking for a talented Principal People Business Partner to join our small, agile, world-class team. This person will serve as a strategic people partner to our technical organizations, including Software, AI/ML, Innovation, and Product Management.
The Principal People Business Partner will partner closely with senior leaders to shape and execute people strategies that enable organizational growth, technical excellence, and business performance. This role operates as a trusted advisor, executive coach, organizational strategist, change agent, and thought partner on complex people and talent matters.
At the Principal level, this role is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence, anticipating organizational needs before they emerge, connecting people strategy to business strategy, and driving solutions across organizational boundaries. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, influencing senior leaders, navigating complex organizational dynamics, and translating business priorities into scalable people strategies.
Strategic People Partnership
Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders across Software, AI/ML, Innovation, and Product Management teams.
Partner with senior leadership to understand business strategy, organizational priorities, and future capability needs, translating them into comprehensive people and organizational strategies.
Influence and contribute to business strategy by providing insights on organizational health, talent trends, workforce capabilities, and their potential impact on business performance.
Anticipate organizational challenges and proactively identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent outcomes, and employee experience.
Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, team structure, spans and layers, succession planning, and the capabilities required to scale the organization.
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence decisions through sound judgment, data, business acumen, and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics.
Talent, Performance & Organizational Effectiveness
Partner with leaders and managers to establish clear performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives and business outcomes.

Qualification

Strong organizational designMaster conflict resolverMaster’s degree in a relevant fieldAnticipated Base Salary Range$145In addition to base pay

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial & Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Psychology, Business, etc.) preferred.
8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including significant experience operating as an HRBP supporting technical organizations in a high-growth technology environment.
Experience partnering with senior and executive leaders in complex, rapidly scaling organizations.
Demonstrated experience supporting technical organizations such as Software, AI/ML, Engineering, Product, Innovation, or other highly specialized technology functions.
Proven ability to translate business strategy into people strategy and influence organizational decisions at a senior level.
Strong organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change management experience.
Proven ability to coach senior leaders through complex performance, talent, organizational, and employee relations matters.
Master conflict resolver: proven expertise in resolving complex interpersonal and team conflicts, using empathy and assertiveness to address issues quickly and effectively.
Exceptional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, and high-impact organizational matters.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to frequent change with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly evolving environment.
Proven ability to build credibility with senior leaders and influence key stakeholders to drive alignment across cross-functional teams.

Preferred

Master’s degree in a relevant field.≥
Experience working in both large technology companies and startups.
Experience building or scaling People programs, processes, or infrastructure in a high-growth environment.
This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$145,000—$227,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:

AP Associate

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Agility Robotics

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