People Business Partner

The role

You will serve as a strategic advisor and partner to specific departments. You will develop workforce strategies, support team performance, and coach leaders to foster a high-performing culture.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary People Team point of contact for assigned departments.
• Advise and coach managers on organizational design, workforce planning, team effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Partner with leaders to identify and address engagement drivers within teams.
• Support retention and development strategies.
• Facilitate feedback loops through listening sessions, surveys, and action planning.
• Guide teams through goal setting, performance review cycles, and continuous feedback practices.
• Support succession planning and career development conversations.
• Coach managers through employee relations matters.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant federal and state labor laws.
• Contribute to company-wide People Team initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 - 7 years of progressive People Team experience, including at least 1 year in a consultative or partner role
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect People Team strategy to operational goals
• Deep understanding of employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Skilled communicator with strong coaching, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• 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, and reports
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally

Nice to have

• Experience in startup or high-growth settings is a plus

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes asylees and refugees).

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.