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RubrikHR Business Partner R&D
Rubrik is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support its research and development organization in Palo Alto, California, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring…
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Rubrik is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support its research and development organization in Palo Alto, California, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office. As the Security and AI Operations Company, Rubrik specializes in data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise artificial intelligence acceleration through platforms like Rubrik Security Cloud and Rubrik Agent Cloud. This hands-on role suits an accountable, execution-driven operator who can…
Job Description
Rubrik is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support its research and development organization in Palo Alto, California, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office. As the Security and AI Operations Company, Rubrik specializes in data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise artificial intelligence acceleration through platforms like Rubrik Security Cloud and Rubrik Agent Cloud.
This hands-on role suits an accountable, execution-driven operator who can translate business goals into people strategies. The position involves coaching managers, guiding performance management, overseeing compensation planning, enhancing organizational health, and executing people programs. A key aspect of the position is championing artificial intelligence, automation, and agentic workflows to improve decision-making and scale human resources support across engineering, product, design, and customer support divisions.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, diagnose capability gaps, manage employee relations, and drive initiatives focused on engagement and retention. Rubrik maintains a commitment to building a merit-based, inclusive workplace where employees from all backgrounds can succeed and access equal growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders across engineering, product, design, and customer support to align talent strategies with business objectives
- Advise first-line and mid-level managers on leadership, employee development, engagement, and team effectiveness
- Coach managers through challenging situations, difficult conversations, and performance management issues
- Drive the execution of annual people programs including performance reviews, calibrations, talent reviews, and compensation planning
- Identify retention, succession, and capability risks and create mitigation plans
- Manage moderate to complex employee relations matters and collaborate with the legal department on high-risk issues
- Implement artificial intelligence, automation, and agentic workflows to enhance human resources support and scalability
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of progressive human resources experience with at least three years acting as a people partner or HR business partner
- Alternatively, a minimum of six years of progressive human resources experience combined with a Master's degree
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field
- Master's degree
- Experience supporting research and development client groups
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $148,400 to $222,600 USD depending on location, skills, experience, and education
- Bonus potential
- Equity eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Palo Alto, California, and requires working on-site three days per week.
What is the salary range for this role?
The base salary ranges from $148,400 to $222,600 USD, with the exact amount determined by work location, skills, experience, and education.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants need either a minimum of eight years of progressive human resources experience with at least three years as an HR business partner, or six years of experience alongside a Master's degree.
Are additional financial incentives offered beyond base pay?
Yes, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity, and benefits.
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