Director, People Business Partner

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San Jose, CA, USA
Hybrid
232K-314K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Internet of Things • Semiconductor
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The Role
Serve as strategic HR leader and trusted advisor to global business units (Cloud AI, Finance, IT). Drive organizational design, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and people-related change. Translate business needs into HR priorities, deliver global-consistent and locally-relevant programs, lead strategic People projects, and support C-suite decision-making through coaching, analytics, and executive-quality communications and presentations.
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Job Overview:
Arm has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Director, People Business Partner. You will be instrumental in crafting the global workforce and culture within this organization, contributing directly to our continued growth and success.
The Director, People Business Partner, will serve as a trusted advisor, coach, and change agent, playing a pivotal role in organizational design, talent management, leadership development and employee engagement initiatives within a fast-paced, evolving global environment. You will translate business needs into HR priorities, ensuring the effective delivery of HR programs and services that are both globally consistent and locally relevant.
You will work closely in partnership with the leaders of some of our most dynamic and fast-paced business units, Cloud AI, Finance, and IT, to ensure employees and the organization are fully aligned to deliver their business strategies. Arm has a high-performance bar that requires leaders to build engaged and effective organizations. We need People experts equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and skill to help leaders make tough decisions in service of business performance.
Responsibilities:
  • Partner with your leadership teams to bring a people lens to strategic and operational initiatives and problems, operating as a trusted member of the LT.
  • Support, coach, and challenge leaders on key people decisions.
  • Support leadership teams in ensuring their groups are effective, efficient, and operating in a way that fully supports business strategy.
  • Connect leaders with the right expertise and resources within the People group, ensuring work and driving self-service where appropriate.
  • Bring global People strategy to life in your groups, tailoring it to the group context where needed.
  • Develop leadership, people, and organizational capabilities through development programs and coaching.
  • Lead a particular strategic domain for the People group. Deliver related projects, offer expert advice to colleagues in and beyond the people team.

Required Skills and Experience :
  • Prior experience as a Senior HR/ People Business Partner in the semiconductor industry working directly with C-Suite level stakeholders is required.
  • Significant experience partnering with executives and their leadership teams in designing and delivering a people agenda across global groups.
  • Track record of resolving sophisticated people issues, deploying expertise and judgement in balancing business and employee-centric perspectives. Commercial decision-making and a strong focus on delivering business outcomes.
  • Proven track record to get work done through partnership across a global matrix organization.
  • Breadth of HR expertise across the full employee lifecycle with deep expertise in one or more people/talent/organization specialisms.
  • Articulate, confident communication with style.
  • Premier slide deck presentation (PowerPoint, etc.) creation experience; capable of presenting this information to high-level partners concisely.
  • Must have strong writing skills, with the ability to build and present a business case.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
  • Prior experience supporting Cloud AI, Finance, and/or IT business units as a Senior HR/ People Business Partner.
  • Prior management consulting experience.
  • M&A integration experience is plus.

In Return:
You will be a key part of the growth and scaling journey of a remarkable company that is shaping the future of technological innovation. You will enjoy remarkable collaborative and fast-paced culture where the most creative and promising talents challenge each other every day to do incredible things.
Additional Information
Please note that a relocation package is available for this role, for candidates who require it.
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10x Mindset at Arm
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life by visiting our career site here.
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, we ask that your application, assessments, and interview responses reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. If you use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Salary Range:
$231,700-$313,500 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Skills Required

  • Prior experience as a Senior HR/ People Business Partner in the semiconductor industry working directly with C-Suite level stakeholders.
  • Significant experience partnering with executives and leadership teams to design and deliver a people agenda across global groups.
  • Track record of resolving sophisticated people issues, balancing business and employee perspectives with commercial decision-making.
  • Proven ability to get work done through partnership across a global matrix organization.
  • Breadth of HR expertise across the full employee lifecycle with deep expertise in one or more people/talent/organization specialisms.
  • Articulate, confident communication style.
  • Premier slide deck presentation (PowerPoint, etc.) creation experience; able to present concisely to high-level partners.
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to build and present a business case.
  • Prior experience supporting Cloud AI, Finance, and/or IT business units.
  • Prior management consulting experience.
  • M&A integration experience.

Arm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies include generous paid time off in the U.S. (20 days from hire rising to 25 by year five with an option to buy extra) and a fully paid four‑week sabbatical after four years. Additional recharge time via quarterly “Days of Care” and paid volunteering is also highlighted.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is positioned as a core part of total rewards, with broad‑based RSUs and a companywide ESPP adopted in 2024 and confirmed in filings. This setup enables broad employee participation in company performance alongside base pay and bonus.
  • Parental & Family Support Enhanced maternity and paternity support with paid parental bonding time are emphasized and tailored by country. Family supports such as childcare and eldercare resources and a post‑parental leave return‑to‑work program are also referenced.

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HQ: Cambridge, England
8,314 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

We bring brilliant people together in a global ecosystem that is sparking the world’s potential. Arm technology enables specialized processing built on the economics, design freedom and accessibility of general-purpose compute that has, so far, led to more than 180 billion chips being shipped by our partners.

Why Work With Us

At Arm, we build the future of computing, powering everything from smartphones to AI. Our 10x mindset drives bold thinking and deep collaboration to solve complex problems together. With a people first culture, flexible work, and strong support for growth and wellbeing, your ideas can make a global impact while your career thrives.

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