Aurora Innovation is looking for Staff People Business Partner in Pittsburgh, PA. This local job opportunity with ID 3863338305 is live since 2026-10-02 08:16:19.

Overview

As Staff People Business Partner, you will shape HR strategies to support Aurora's rapid growth and safety-focused mission. You'll bridge executive vision with functional execution, leading large-scale programs and org design across business units. You'll partner with senior leaders to align priorities, optimize processes, and build scalable People systems in a fast-changing startup. This is an impact role at the core of scaling the People function while enhancing organizational health and cross-functional collaboration. You'll operate in a hybrid, high-energy environment that values clarity, data-driven decisions, and action.

Compensation / Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Benefits
• Hybrid work environment
• In-office 3 days per week

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programs (e.g., org redesigns, talent initiatives) with broad applicability across units
• Advise functional leaders with deep HR expertise to guide decisions
• Manage stakeholder alignment and effectively cascade information to teams
• Diagnose bottlenecks in organizational systems and implement scalable collaboration models
• Identify talent gaps using data-driven insights and lead workforce planning
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, ER, and other teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Contribute in a fast-scaling startup environment by building foundational People processes
• Navigate ambiguity with clear judgment and bias for action
• Demonstrate agility and resilience amid shifting priorities

Key requirements

• Recognized authority in HR business partnering with experience in fast-paced or tech-heavy environments
• Strong ability to navigate senior stakeholders and manage upward/downward information flow
• Systemic problem-solving approach with sustainable, interdependent solutions
• Data-informed execution translating metrics into actionable plans
• Proven change leadership guiding teams through large-scale transitions
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
• Travel up to 10% within the U.S.
• Willingness to be in the office at least 3 days per week

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking and advisory mindset
• HR business partnering
• Organizational design and people programs
• Talent planning and workforce analytics