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
4+ 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.Skills Required
- 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
- 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
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
