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Posted July 15, 2026
Robert Half

HR Businss Partner

Palo Alto, CA 94303, US Temporary
Compensation: $90 to $100 Hourly

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a 12-month Organization Structure Optimization initiative. This role will serve as a consultant and process lead, partnering with executive stakeholders, project managers, HRBPs, and cross-functional teams to identify organizational inefficiencies, eliminate role duplication, and implement data-driven organizational improvements.

This position requires candidates who meet all of the listed qualifications and are comfortable interviewing and presenting to executive-level stakeholders.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Onsite requirements will vary based on project needs. Candidates must reside in the Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Facilitation

  • Build project roadmaps and design systematic organizational assessment processes.
  • Facilitate executive interviews and cross-functional working sessions.
  • Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and project co-leads to develop restructuring recommendations.

Data Analysis

  • Design and lead data collection processes across multiple organizations.
  • Conduct organizational diagnostics on selected business functions.
  • Validate and analyze employee data and operating models to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Review and compare job descriptions to identify opportunities for role differentiation across levels and organizations.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and executive leaders to ensure alignment throughout the project.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations, deliverables, and communication materials.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide communications and change management support.
  • Deliver administrative support for governance processes.

Qualifications:

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Required Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in a similar HR Business Partner role.
  • 5+ years serving as a Director-level or higher HRBP supporting senior leadership.
  • Managerial experience is required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Knowledge of broad HR technical competencies and demonstrated leadership competencies with a strong sense of personal accountability.
  • Ability to build credible, influential business partnerships by demonstrating an understanding of business fundamentals and organizational decision-making processes.
  • Experience building relationships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders to drive organizational change.
  • Demonstrated ability to use multiple methods to gather organizational data.
  • Strong analytical, active listening, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop thoughtful recommendations and assess organizational impacts.
  • Ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to business leaders on people strategies.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing assignments and timelines.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, listening, and coaching skills.
  • Proven planning, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated project management experience, successfully leading projects from planning through completion.
  • Experience with organizational development, leadership effectiveness, leadership team dynamics, and executive coaching is a plus.



Compensation

$90.00-$100.00 Hourly

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