People Business Partner Manager
Saronic
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. JOB OVERVIEW As a People Business Partner Manager at Saronic, you will lead a team of People Business Partners responsible for delivering strategic People support across the organization. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while coaching and developing your team to drive high-impact People initiatives aligned with business objectives. You will partner closely with leaders to develop workforce strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, support talent development, and guide organizational change in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. While maintaining a strong understanding of all core People functions, your focus will be on building scalable People practices, developing your team, and fostering a high-performing, mission-driven culture. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead a team of People Business Partners, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development to ensure high-quality partnership across the organization. - Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, building trusted relationships and aligning People strategies with business priorities. - Partner with business leaders to understand organizational objectives, workforce challenges, and future talent needs while proactively recommending solutions. - Guide leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. - Drive employee engagement initiatives by identifying trends, facilitating feedback mechanisms, and partnering with leaders to develop action plans. - Support retention and talent development strategies that align with Saronic's mission, culture, and long-term growth objectives. - Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and continuous feedback practices. - Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant resolution while coaching leaders through performance and behavioral challenges. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, partnering closely with People Operations and Legal as needed. - Partner with Recruiting, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Learning & Development to deliver integrated People solutions across the employee lifecycle - Lead and contribute to company-wide People initiatives, including organizational change, policy development, compensation planning, leadership development, and culture initiatives. - Develop and improve People Team processes, tools, and communications to enhance manager effectiveness and employee experience. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - 8+ years of progressive People Business Partner experience - 3+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing People Business Partners or People professionals. - Strong business acumen with the ability to connect People strategies to operational and organizational goals. - Deep understanding of employee relations, organizational development, performance management, workforce planning, and change management. - Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and build trusted partnerships with leaders at all levels of the organization. - Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. - Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using People metrics and HRIS systems to influence decisions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer - Occasional standing and walking within the office - Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment - Visual acuity to read screens, documents,