Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner with a strong focus on Learning and Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management. This role will be instrumental in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and developing a high-performing workforce. You’ll take a key role in driving organizational health and our unique culture and values, assessing organizational needs, devising solutions, and coaching managers and employees. Your role will include growing and developing our team members and managers, as well as adapting cross-organizational HR processes and leading initiatives to best support the team’s development and growth. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Position Responsibilities

Learning and Development 

• Implement comprehensive learning and development programs, in coordination with vendor partners, that align with business needs
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews, and consultations to identify skill gaps
  Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance employee skills and competencies
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments

Performance Management 

• Lead the performance management process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with leaders to set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans and career development pathways
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and recommend strategies for improvement

Talent Management 

• Partner with leadership to identify key talent and succession planning needs within the organization
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent
  Implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of continuous feedback and recognition to promote employee engagement

Strategic Partnerships 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on HR-related matters, providing insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational change initiatives
  Analyze workforce metrics to inform strategic decision-making and HR initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Management or related field
  10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, with a focus on Learning and Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment legislation
• Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment, experience in supporting and scaling teams
• Strong verbal, written and influencing skills
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business results and outcomes
• Holds analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills using data to identify insights and trends that drive action
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Certifications such as PHR/SPHR/GPHR or SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP preferred
• Experience in high-growth, startup, DOD, or tech environment
• 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
  
  

The base pay for this role can vary from $114,000 to $142,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.