Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing

Senior HR Business Partner, Operations

Columbus, OHOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 12 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

HR Business Partner
Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Field Service
Performance Reviews
Talent Reviews
Top Talent
Performance Gaps
Employee Development
Organizational Design

Nice to have

High-growth
Technical company
Manufacturing company

Role summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support its Operations organization, including manufacturing, supply chain, deployment, and field service teams. This role will partner with leaders to build high-performing teams, enhance manager effectiveness, and support employee growth during a period of scaling. Responsibilities include data-driven decision-making, talent and performance management, organizational design, workforce planning, coaching managers, and managing employee relations. The ideal candidate has 6-10+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, ER investigations, ADA/FMLA, and experience in HRIS. Experience in a high-growth technical or manufacturing company is a plus.

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to be the strategic people partner to our Operations organization, including manufacturing, supply chain, deployment, and field service teams. You'll work closely with leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen manager effectiveness, and support employees as we scale. You’ll report to the Head of People.

What You’ll Do

Partner with Operations leaders to make data-driven people decisions that improve team performance and organizational effectiveness

Lead performance and talent reviews and partner with leaders to identify top talent, address performance gaps, and drive employee development

Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent needs across Operations functions

Coach managers and supervisors to build strong teams, set clear expectations, support employee growth, drive accountability, and navigate difficult people decisions

Partner with People Operations and Talent Acquisition to identify opportunities for improvement in People programs and ensure they work effectively for Operations and non-exempt employees

Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations and performance concerns, with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment

Provide expertise on non-exempt workforce practices, including wage and hour compliance, attendance, scheduling, leave administration, and employee classification

Who You Are

6-10+ years of HR experience, including HRBP roles supporting operations or manufacturing teams

Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, ER investigations, and ADA/FMLA

A true partner who brings solutions, not just problems

Data-driven and highly proficient in HRIS

Owns outcomes and follows through with urgency

Exercises sound judgment and protects trust in sensitive situations

Experience in a high-growth technical or manufacturing company is a strong plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team

Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)

401(k) retirement plan through Empower

Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

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