Natera

Senior HR Business Partner

Natera
Posted 10/20/2026full-timePleasanton • California • United StatesSenior💰 $115,100 - $143,900 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, risk management, and HR strategy development, with a strong focus on engagement, talent development, and compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to analyze data and trends to inform decision-making and foster relationships across all organizational levels.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementData Analysis and Action PlanningKnowledge of Employment LawsCoaching and Influencing Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as the main liaison for management and employees regarding employee relations, providing advice, support and resolution
  • Oversee risk management and conduct compliant investigations in collaboration with Natera’s internal legal counsel
  • Manage and resolve employee relations issues, dedicating more than 50% of time to employee relations
  • Analyze employee relations trends and metrics to develop solutions
  • Partner with HR leadership to reinforce respect, inclusion and accountability
  • Provide hands-on HR support and monitor employee engagement
  • Advise leadership and management on compensation, benefits, employee relations and team development
  • Develop and deliver HR strategies and programs covering engagement, onboarding, off-boarding, talent development, compensation, benefits, performance management and training
  • Provide input on workforce planning, succession planning, talent development and retention
  • Partner with hiring managers and recruiting partners to attract top talent and participate in interviews
  • Assess employee development needs, recommend solutions, and provide coaching and development feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business or equivalent
  • 8+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a bio or high-tech environment
  • Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and standards
  • Experience working with exempt and nonexempt employees
  • Ability to manage and organize multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to translate data into action planning
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build relationships at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated business acumen
  • Coaching and ability to influence leaders
  • Ability to use innovative and creative approaches to problem solving
  • Ability to create and foster business relationships with leaders and employees

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits
  • Life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents
  • Free testing for Natera employees and immediate families
  • Fertility care benefits
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee referral program

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Hard Skills
Employee RelationsRisk ManagementData ManagementTalent DevelopmentCompensation ManagementPerformance ManagementOnboardingOff-boardingProject ManagementWorkforce Planning
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingBusiness Acumen
Tools & Technologies
MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Bio IndustryHigh-Tech EnvironmentExempt EmployeesNonexempt Employees