Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partnership
Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning business objectives with people strategies to drive organizational performance. This role partners closely with business leaders to design and execute workforce plans, including organization design, talent strategy, and large-scale change initiatives. As a senior member of the HR team, this role leads complex HR initiatives, influences decision-making through data-driven insights, and ensures effective partnership with Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, and Employee Relations. The Senior Manager HRBP operates with a high level of autonomy, frequently exercising discretion and judgment, while coaching leaders and mentoring HR team members.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives and timelines. Build deep business acumen (AOP, strategy, financials, competitive landscape) to proactively shape workforce plans. Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing leadership decisions and driving organizational effectiveness. Organizational Design & Workforce Planning Lead organization design initiatives, including spans/layers optimization and workforce planning aligned to business needs. Guide leaders on job design, role structuring, grading, and compensation alignment in partnership with Total Rewards. Ensure diversity, inclusion, and internal mobility considerations are embedded in workforce strategies. Change Leadership Lead and implement enterprise and business-specific change initiatives (restructures, growth, acquisitions, transformations). Develop and execute change and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption and minimal disruption. Talent & Performance Management Lead talent management processes including performance reviews, succession planning, and talent pipeline development. Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams and drive accountability for talent outcomes. Support and guide hiring for senior roles and oversee internal mobility processes. Employee Engagement & Culture Assess organizational health and engagement using survey data and other insights. Develop and implement action plans to improve employee experience, retention, and culture. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead resolution of complex employee relations matters, including investigations and risk mitigation. Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies; partner with Legal as needed. Provide expert guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. Data & Insights Leverage data and analytics (in partnership with COEs) to inform decision-making and drive business outcomes. Present insights to leaders and develop actionable recommendations aligned to KPIs. HR Team Leadership & Collaboration Collaborate closely with HR COEs to deliver integrated HR solutions. Coach and mentor HR team members and leaders within the client group. Lead cross-functional HR projects or programs with accountability for outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement Maintain regular engagement with leadership teams (1:1s, staff meetings, site visits). Act as a key representative of HR in both strategic and operational forums.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP leadership experience. HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD) preferred. Experience & Skills Advanced expertise across multiple HR disciplines (org design, talent management, ER, comp, compliance). Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic outcomes. Strong experience leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives. Demonstrated success managing complex employee relations issues end-to-end. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience supporting technical, engineering, or service-based organizations preferred. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and manage competing priorities. Additional Requirements Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion. Willingness to travel to support business needs. The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. Cubic Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 + benefits. The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #LI-MD1 Worker Type: Employee We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. Apply To This Job