Human Resources Business Partner

Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing We’re looking for a highly capable HR Business Partner, a builder in their soul, a people person at their heart, collaborative by nature, and execution-focused in everything they do, to partner closely with managers and leaders across the organization, particularly within Engineering, to help scale our people practices thoughtfully and effectively. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment and enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution. You will work directly with leaders to drive performance, elevate teams, navigate employee relations matters, support organizational changes, and help build scalable People programs and processes that enable Neros to grow responsibly and quickly. You’ll also be part of a People team that operates as one team, with one mission: to be the best People team possible, working together to drive excellence across the organization. Manager Partnership & Coaching Partner closely with managers and leaders to provide practical, business-minded guidance on performance management, team effectiveness, employee development, and organizational design Coach managers through leadership topics, employee relations matters, feedback conversations, performance improvement plans, and terminations with sound judgment and empathy Help leaders navigate promotions, leveling, compensation conversations, and team planning Organizational Growth & Change Management Partner on organizational design, and change management initiatives, including communication strategies Partner with managers to refine roles and responsibilities and build the structure needed to set teams up for success Support organizational changes including restructures and role changes Help elevate our managers and employees through ongoing coaching, timely feedback, and development opportunities Help ensure our People practices scale effectively as the business grows and be part of the building and scaling phase People Programs & Processes Be part of a team that builds, drives, and executes core People programs, different trainings, and policy rollouts Create and support clear communications, timelines, and documentation to ensure smooth execution across programs Employee Relations & Compliance Support and lead employee relations matters and investigations with fairness, consistency, and strong documentation Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Partner with Legal and leadership on sensitive or complex employee matters when needed You should have the following 8+ years of experience in an HRBP or People Partner role, ideally supporting Engineering, hardware, or other technical organizations Creativity and a builder mindset - you create programs and solutions that are thoughtful, innovative, and not “copy-paste” A genuine passion for people; you care deeply about coaching, developing, and supporting others Highly collaborative and cross-functional; you build strong partnerships across People Ops, Recruiting, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to drive outcomes Strong communicator with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working across teams to create scalable, practical solutions Strong experience advising managers in fast-paced, high-growth, startup environments Deep understanding of employee relations, performance management, and employment law compliance Proven ability to handle sensitive and complex people matters with sound judgment and discretion Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and operating both strategically and tactically—no task is too small High attention to detail, strong documentation and communication skills, and a process-oriented mindset Experience working in global and multicultural environments Nice to have Experience in aerospace, defense, hardware, manufacturing, or other highly operational environments is a plus HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) is a plus US Salary Range $100,000 - $155,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Offices: Torrance, California, United States (HQ);