Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partnership

## Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partnership Apply locations:
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** Business Unit:
** Cubic Transportation Systems# #
** Company Details:**# When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
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** Job Details:**##
** Job Summary
** The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning business objectives with people strategies to drive organizational performance. This role partners closely with business leaders to design and execute workforce plans, including organization design, talent strategy, and large-scale change initiatives.

As a senior member of the HR team, this role leads complex HR initiatives, influences decision-making through data-driven insights, and ensures effective partnership with Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, and Employee Relations. The Senior Manager HRBP operates with a high level of autonomy, frequently exercising discretion and judgment, while coaching leaders and mentoring HR team members.##

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** Key Responsibilities
**** Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment
*** Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives and timelines.
* Build deep business acumen (AOP, strategy, financials, competitive landscape) to proactively shape workforce plans.
* Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing leadership decisions and driving organizational effectiveness.
** Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
*** Lead organization design initiatives, including spans/layers optimization and workforce planning aligned to business needs.
* Guide leaders on job design, role structuring, grading, and compensation alignment in partnership with Total Rewards.
* Ensure diversity, inclusion, and internal mobility considerations are embedded in workforce strategies.
** Change Leadership
*** Lead and implement enterprise and business-specific change initiatives (restructures, growth, acquisitions, transformations).
* Develop and execute change and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption and minimal disruption.
** Talent & Performance Management
*** Lead talent management processes including performance reviews, succession planning, and talent pipeline development.
* Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams and drive accountability for talent outcomes.
* Support and guide hiring for senior roles and oversee internal mobility processes.
** Employee Engagement & Culture
*** Assess organizational health and engagement using survey data and other insights.
* Develop and implement action plans to improve employee experience, retention, and culture.
** Employee Relations & Compliance
*** Lead resolution of complex employee relations matters, including investigations and risk mitigation.
* Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies; partner with Legal as needed.
* Provide expert guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
** Data & Insights
*** Leverage data and analytics (in partnership with COEs) to inform decision-making and drive business outcomes.
* Present insights to leaders and develop actionable recommendations aligned to KPIs.
** HR Team Leadership & Collaboration
*** Collaborate closely with HR COEs to deliver integrated HR solutions.
* Coach and mentor HR team members and leaders within the client group.
* Lead cross-functional HR projects or programs with accountability for outcomes.
** Stakeholder Engagement
*** Maintain regular engagement with leadership teams (1:1s, staff meetings, site…