<p><strong>Lead HR Business Partner</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Austin, TX or San Carlos, CA<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> Sr. Director of Human Resources</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Natera is looking for a Lead HR Business Partner with deep Employee Relations expertise to serve as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on partner to our business. You will spend more than half your time on employee relations: advising leaders, conducting investigations, and resolving complex issues, while also shaping people programs that support a high-performing, inclusive, and accountable culture. You will support a mix of lab-based and office-based teams, so you’ll need to be comfortable working on-site with employees in a fast-paced, regulated lab environment.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <p><em>Employee Relations (50%+ of role)</em></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary ER resource for managers and employees, providing advice, coaching, and resolution on complex workplace issues</li> <li>Lead thorough, compliant investigations in partnership with internal legal counsel, and manage associated risk</li> <li>Analyze ER trends and metrics to identify root causes and recommend solutions</li> <li>Partner with HR leadership to reinforce a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability</li> </ul> <p><em>HR Business Partnership</em></p> <ul> <li>Advise leaders on compensation, benefits, performance management, and team development</li> <li>Lead and support HR programs including engagement, onboarding, offboarding, talent development, and training</li> <li>Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and retention strategies</li> <li>Partner with recruiting and hiring managers to attract top talent, and participate in interviews as appropriate</li> <li>Assess development needs and coach managers and employees with actionable feedback</li> <li>Stay close to the employee experience through regular on-site presence, monitoring engagement and acting on what you learn</li> <li>Identify and drive HR process improvements that raise functional excellence</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></p> <p><em>Required</em></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or equivalent experience</li> <li>8+ years as an HR Business Partner in a biotech, life sciences, or high-tech environment</li> <li>Demonstrated experience independently leading workplace investigations from intake through resolution</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of California and federal employment law</li> <li>Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li> <li>Ability to travel approximately 15%</li> </ul> <p><em>Preferred</em></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting lab, manufacturing, or shift-based workforces</li> <li>Experience with an HRIS or ATS (Workday, Greenhouse, or similar)</li> <li>PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or investigation-specific certification</li> </ul> <p><em>Skills and Attributes</em></p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into action plans</li> <li>Sound judgment and composure in sensitive, high-stakes situations</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects independently in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li> <li>Business acumen and a creative, solutions-oriented approach to HR</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Compensation & Total Rewards </span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Annual performance incentive bonus</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Long-term equity awards</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">401(k) with company match</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Generous paid time off and company holidays</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Additional wellness and work-life benefits</span></p> </li> </ul> <p></p></div><div class="title">Compensation Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$140,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$190,000 USD