TL;DR

Senior Human Resources Business Partner: Leading HR initiatives supporting Sales, Customer Solutions, and Finance teams with an accent on performance management, employee engagement, and AI-driven HR analytics. Focus on driving organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and adoption of intelligent HR tools in a hybrid Redwood City, CA environment.

Location: Hybrid role requiring onsite work in Redwood City, CA office. Local candidates only. No relocation.

Salary: $131,380 - $177,363

Company

Alation pioneers AI-powered data intelligence, enabling enterprises to drive analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation with trusted data.

What you will do

  • Partner with HR leadership to plan and facilitate performance cycles, manager development, and employee engagement.
  • Align people strategy with business goals to support Sales, Customer Solutions, and Finance organizations.
  • Influence organizational design, team health, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Drive impactful people programs including coaching, talent planning, and rewards.
  • Leverage AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling to anticipate people risks and recommend interventions.
  • Improve HR processes by automating manual tasks and adopting intelligent HR tools and dashboards.

Requirements

  • Must be located in or near Redwood City, CA with no relocation offered.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, preferably in tech, AI, or fast-paced global companies.
  • Experience partnering with Sales and Customer Success teams in high-speed environments.
  • Fluency in core HR capabilities: performance management, coaching, engagement, and talent planning.
  • Comfortable using data, analytics, and AI-powered HR tools (e.g., Workday analytics, HRIS).
  • Strong ownership mindset with ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Workday.
  • Conversational Spanish fluency.
  • SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.

Culture & Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with office presence twice a week in Redwood City, CA.
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace with equal employment opportunity.
  • Supportive environment embracing innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Use of AI and intelligent tools to enhance HR effectiveness.