Senior HR Business Partner

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people‑first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years.

We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit

Be part of a transformative team that is shaping the way First American builds and delivers world‑class technology products that fuel the real‑estate industry. We are looking for the best‑of‑the‑best technology experts who will envision, design, build, and deliver innovative solutions that provide exceptional experiences and lasting value to our customers. First American is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to grow our team.

Remote Work Welcome.

• Serve as an advisor and coach to business partners around people management, high performance, and development.
• Partner with the business to build engaged, high‑performing teams.
• Ensure HR and business strategies are aligned and gain leadership support in strategic HR activities.
• Develop HR strategies, policies, and practices.
• Partner with the business and people & culture team on employee engagement survey efforts, including analyzing and presenting data and creating actionable insights.
• Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management.
• Identify training needs for business units and executive coaching needs.
• Coach managers on policy application and interpretation.
• Develop and support immigration resources for employees and stakeholders.
• Partner with other People teams across the org building partnerships and solutions.

• 5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience
  , including senior‑level support of Engineering, Product, and/or IT organizations.
• Strong understanding of technical team environments
  , including software development and product delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders
  , building trusted partnerships while constructively challenging when appropriate.
• Experience navigating complex leadership dynamics and organizational change
  , providing steady guidance in fast‑evolving environments.
• Expertise in employee relations, organizational design, and talent strategy
  , balancing business outcomes with culture and engagement.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity
  , building scalable processes and structure where needed.
• Strong business acumen
  , translating strategic priorities into actionable people plans.
• Experience leading HR programs and cross‑functional initiatives
  , driving alignment across stakeholders.
• High degree of judgment, resilience, and professionalism
  , with the ability to remain composed in high‑pressure situations.
• Self‑directed and highly accountable
  , able to prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills
  , establishing credibility quickly across technical and executive teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably…