HR Business Partner

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.   HR Business Partner (HRBP)  Locations: San Jose, CA • Cary, NC • Austin, TX  Role Summary  We are looking for a high-energy, results-driven HR Business Partner to join a dynamic, fast-paced technology company. In this role, you will partner closely with leaders and managers to help them achieve business goals by proposing and implementing people and culture initiatives that drive sustainable high performance.  This HR Business Partner role provides HR support to an R&D organization. As the primary HR contact for this group, you will deliver a full spectrum of strategic and tactical HR support while serving as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers.  Key Responsibilities  Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to leaders and managers across the R&D organization  Partner closely with leadership to support business objectives through effective people strategies  Deliver end-to-end HR support across:  Workforce planning and organizational design  Compensation and performance management  Talent development, retention, and succession planning  Employee relations and manager coaching  Coach managers on navigating a wide range of people-related challenges with consistency, sound judgment, and empathy  Facilitate and implement Center of Excellence (COE)–driven programs and initiatives  Identify, propose, and implement solutions related to talent acquisition, engagement, development, and retention  Leverage an understanding of the business, organization, and goals to anticipate needs and proactively drive change  Partner with HR COEs to bring specialist insights and scalable programs to the business  Use data and insights to surface trends, inform decisions, and drive action  Operate with a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment  What Success Looks Like in This Role  Proactive, organized, and anticipates leader needs  Provides clear, practical guidance in complex or ambiguous situations  Builds trust quickly and operates as a credible thought partner  Balances structure with flexibility and execution with thoughtfulness  Results-driven and willing to bring new ideas to the table  Brings a positive, grounded approach to their work—able to navigate challenging situations while maintaining perspective, approachability, and professionalism  Qualifications  6+ years of relevant HR Business Partner experience  BA or BS degree, preferably in HR, Business, or a related field  Experience supporting technical or engineering teams  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Strong consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills  Ability to use data to identify insights and drive action  Demonstrated experience influencing leaders and applying critical-thinking skills to complex problems  Thrives in a collaborative, culturally diverse, fast-paced environment  Solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement   Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI, automation, or emerging tools to improve HR effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making     The annual salary range for California is $108,500 to $201,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.