People Business Partner Manager, People for People
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Before you apply
LocationCupertino, California, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience15+ yrs
DepartmentCorporate Functions
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live1d ago
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15+ years of HR (People) Business Partner experience
Proven Track record of leading a team of HR (People) Business Partners
Requires a BA/BS
Advance degree in Human Resources or equivalent
Strategic thinker, data-driven, and analytical in approach to solving programs
Results-oriented, driven, and demonstrates a high degree of ownership and accountability
Resourceful, inventive, self-motivated and able to independently lead
Highly collaborative style with the ability to quickly develop trusted relationships
Active change agent committed to developing creative, sustainable solutions that are uniquely Apple
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize key insights for senior leadership team
Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and maturity
Ability to demonstrate strong organization skills with shown experience in dealing with rapid change in ambiguous environments
About the company
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
About the role
In this role, you will lead a small team to deliver a full spectrum of both strategic and tactical People support and programs for the client groups worldwide organizations. From educating clients on compensation practices and the performance management process to advising on organizational design, Culture development and numerous leadership & management challenges. Providing relevant data and recommendations to guide decision-making related to compensation, organizational structures, retention, promotions and other actives, are key aspects of this role.
Description
This role serves as a key strategic partner to the business, responsible for aligning people strategies with organizational objectives and driving critical initiatives across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to influence and guide leaders through complex challenges.
Success in this role requires building trusted relationships, fostering high-performing teams, and consistently delivering results through cross-functional partnership and data-driven decision making.
Responsibilities
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Strategic business partnering: Design and implement critical initiatives to meet the short and long term needs of the People Team. Diagnose organizational trends and adjust the strategy accordingly. Consistently assess the organizational effectiveness of all aspects of the employee lifecycle by collaborating with the vital partners of the wider People team. Guide leaders making people decisions and fostering inclusive environment of performance and innovation. Establish relationships of trust by having a proactive point of view by showing a genuine interest in others, acting with appropriate balance of confidence and humility, learning from both successes and failures, demonstrating personal integrity and ethics, earning trust through results.
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Collaboration and stitching: Build partnerships and work together to meet shared objectives. Connect people, teams and organizations to complete the strategy. Represent ‘One People Team’ and stitch across People functions and teams. Partner with other teams to get work done.
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Building effective teams: Build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Establish common objectives and a shared approach. Create a feeling of belonging and a solid team morale. Develop open dialogue and collaboration amongst the team
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Driving results: frame sophisticated ideas in simple and useful ways, persist through adverse circumstances and deliver results with excellence. Demonstrate organizational agility and influence skills to accomplish the work. Inform and make decisions with data and metrics. Role model People Team best practices, maintaining an openness to innovate and try new approaches.
Minimum qualifications
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15+ years of HR (People) Business Partner experience
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Proven Track record of leading a team of HR (People) Business Partners
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Requires a BA/BS
Preferred qualifications
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Advance degree in Human Resources or equivalent
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Strategic thinker, data-driven, and analytical in approach to solving programs
•
Results-oriented, driven, and demonstrates a high degree of ownership and accountability
•
Resourceful, inventive, self-motivated and able to independently lead
•
Highly collaborative style with the ability to quickly develop trusted relationships
•
Active change agent committed to developing creative, sustainable solutions that are uniquely Apple
•
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize key insights for senior leadership team
•
Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and maturity
•
Ability to demonstrate strong organization skills with shown experience in dealing with rapid change in ambiguous environments
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