Senior HR Business Partner, Hardware

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
144K-299K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Provides strategic HR counsel to NVIDIA’s Global Hardware Engineering leadership. Responsibilities include compensation strategy, workforce planning, engagement analysis, performance management, organizational change, HR metrics, analytics, global HR programs, and resolving complex workplace issues. The role requires extensive senior HRBP experience, executive partnership, global compensation expertise, HR data analysis, Workday/HRIS proficiency, and daily onsite presence in Santa Clara, California.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology — and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing — an era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.


We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to offer senior HR counsel to our Global Hardware Engineering team in a dynamic and cooperative workplace. As a trusted consultant, we need someone who thrives on crafting bold people strategies and guiding senior leaders. You will work with our leaders to develop and advance plans for staffing, onboarding, development, empowerment, retention, and work prioritization. This position requires daily onsite presence in Santa Clara, CA.


What You’ll Be Doing:

At NVIDIA, we believe great HR leadership drives great business outcomes. In this role, you will:

  • Work alongside our senior leadership to offer counsel on challenging HR topics, organizational frameworks, and talent strategy.
  • Lead our compensation strategy including salary planning, approval of salary actions, relocations, promotions, and job re-leveling across our global organization.
  • Examine and communicate data from engagement surveys and collaborate on action planning with our senior leaders, HRBPs, and Regional HR Teams.
  • Guide and resolve complex workplace concerns, leading our leaders through performance management and making strategic decisions on blocking issues.
  • Lead our HR metrics and analytics strategy, advising business unit leaders on goals and driving automation and reporting innovation with the HR Reporting team.
  • Lead the development and launch of NVIDIA global HR programs, serving as a key architect and collaborator.

What We Need to See:

We are looking for someone who brings:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant time as a senior client-facing HRBP.
  • Proven ability to work alongside senior leaders to drive our organizational and people strategy forward.
  • Demonstrated analytical expertise in HR data, capable of translating insights into recommendations for senior management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday/HRIS systems, with advanced knowledge in Excel.
  • Deep knowledge and experience in compensation strategies and practices across complex global organizations.
  • Expertise in organization assessment, planning, and development; demonstrated experience leading organizational change initiatives.
  • Advanced expertise in 4 or more of the following areas: immigration, recruiting, learning & development, performance management, compensation, mobility.
  • Strong program and project management expertise recognized for achieving results and addressing complex, critical issues.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

We’d love to see candidates who also bring:

  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain solid relationships with executives and across diverse international client teams.
  • Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities paired with enthusiasm for data reliability and continual advancement.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills: concise, articulate, and confident in executive settings.
  • Agile and decisive, capable of managing several high-priority and competing projects at the same time.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 144,000 USD - 230,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 25, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources Management, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
  • Significant experience as a senior client-facing HR Business Partner
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders to advance organizational and people strategy
  • Demonstrated analytical expertise in HR data and translating insights into recommendations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday/HRIS systems
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Deep knowledge of compensation strategies and practices across complex global organizations
  • Expertise in organizational assessment, planning, and development
  • Experience leading organizational change initiatives
  • Advanced expertise in at least four areas among immigration, recruiting, learning and development, performance management, compensation, and mobility
  • Strong program and project management expertise
  • Ability to build relationships with executives and diverse international client teams
  • Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in executive settings
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority and competing projects

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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