Santa Cruz Bicycles · 23 hours ago
Sr. People Business Partner
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expSanta Cruz Bicycles is a global organization committed to producing high-quality bicycles while fostering a fun workplace. The Senior People Business Partner will align people strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with employment laws and driving organizational effectiveness and talent development.
Sporting Goods
Responsibilities
Partner with executive and senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support business goals and growth initiatives
Serve as a coach and advisor to MD and Senior leaders on talent decisions, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health
Translate business needs into scalable people programs, policies, and practices
Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, accommodations, leaves, and terminations
Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of policies and practices across the organization
Proactively identify and mitigate people-related risks, with strong knowledge of California employment laws (wage & hour, leaves, accommodations, terminations, etc.)
Ensure HR practices align with federal, state (California), and local employment regulations
Contribute to policy development, updates, and training to support compliance and manager capability
Designated Ethics & Compliance Officer
Designated Data Privacy Champion
Support leaders through performance management cycles, including goal setting, feedback, development planning, and corrective action
Partner on talent planning, succession planning, and internal mobility strategies
Advise on compensation decisions, promotions, and organizational changes in alignment with company philosophy and equity principles
Support organizational design, restructures, and change initiatives with a people-first, data-informed approach
Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and cultural initiatives across client groups
Partner with People team colleagues (Talent, Total Rewards, Payroll, DEI/Belonging, Learning & Development) to deliver integrated solutions
Designated DEI Ambassador
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant time in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist role
Demonstrated experience supporting executives or senior leaders in complex and evolving companies
Strong working knowledge of California employment law and best practices
Proven ability to manage sensitive matters with sound judgment, discretion, and empathy
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Executive presence and influencing skills
Strong communication and coaching capabilities
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Proficiency with HRIS software
Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents in English
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English
Preferred
Experience operating in fast-paced, matrixed, or growth environments preferred
PHR or SPHR certification is a plus
Company
Santa Cruz Bicycles
Santa Cruz Bicycles is a bicycle manufacturer that creates downhill, cross-country, and electric bikes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rob Roskopp
Founder & CEO
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