Senior Business Partner; HRBP

Senior People Business Partner (HRBP) – Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI‑driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self‑Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence.

Applied Intuition serves the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at

We are an in‑office company. Employees are expected to work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week, but the company recognizes flexibility and trusts employees to manage their schedules responsibly. Occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments is allowed.

This is a unique strategic opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to lead People initiatives for a specific business pillar, shape the culture, and help build and scale the People Business Partner team from the ground up. The role requires a high degree of self‑sufficiency and ownership while partnering closely with senior managers and founders to drive a high‑performance, high‑talent‑density organization.

It is a strategic and operational generalist role touching on several core HR functions including business partnership, performance management, organizational design, and program design.

• Define and drive the people strategy for your client groups based on team goals, business priorities, and talent needs.
• Lead regular talent density and org health audits, synthesize insights from engagement and attrition data, present themes and risks to senior leaders, and make effective recommendations that deliver results for the team, the business, and our customers.
• Lead headcount planning, model org changes, and advise leaders on scope, levels, ratios, and role structures across functions.
• Coach managers on performance, feedback, team structure, and exits, including leading calibration cycles and advising on bottom‑performer action plans.
• Partner with People Ops on comp analysis, banding, and equity refreshers, aligning outcomes to impact, internal equity, and retention risk.
• Design and lead rollouts for key People programs in partnership with the People Programs team.
• Translate People metrics into clear narratives and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years as an HRBP supporting senior leaders in a high‑growth tech environment and prior experience in a generalist or People Ops capacity.
• High level of both IQ and EQ.
• Hands‑on operational experience facilitating people programs and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Exceptional project management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced and complex business environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Experience building teams in a high‑growth technology company.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to organize and analyze data.
• Experience directly supporting senior leaders, influencing leaders to make better people decisions that improve performance and satisfaction.

Compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options or…