Associate HR Business Partner

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Are you a high-energy, results-driven HR professional looking to make an impact in a fast-paced technology company? We are seeking a passionate individual to partner closely with leaders and managers, helping them achieve their business goals through innovative people and culture initiatives to deliver sustainable high performance.

About the Role:

This Associate HR Business Partner role (HRBP) provides HR support to the Application Engineering within our Customer Success Team. As their primary HR contact, you will deliver a full spectrum of both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to the organization, advising and supporting leaders and managers on workforce planning, compensation practices, employee relations, performance management, talent development and retention. You will also provide coaching to managers on how to handle a wide range of people related challenges.

The ideal candidate will be a fast learner and thrive in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment, be solutions driven and have an ability and passion to bring new ideas to the table.

• Serves as an HR Business partner to all levels of the organization, facilitates implementation of Center of Excellence (COE) driven programs, identifies and proposes solutions involving talent acquisition, retention, engagement and development and provides coaching and advice to positively impact organizational performance.
• Leverages understanding of the business' organization and goals to anticipate need for changes, proactively engages with business unit leadership to maximize efficiency through workforce planning, organization design and structure.
• Partners with HR COEs to identify programs and specialist insights that can help scale the business.
• Results driven with the ability and passion to bring new ideas to the table

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in the HR field.
• BA or BS degree, preferably with an emphasis in HR or Business.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with technical teams.
• Ability to use data to identify insights that drive action.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing and applying critical thinking skills to address complex problems.

The annual salary range for California is $88,200 to $163,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: Cadence-R51139

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-16T18:37:09