We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains. 

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-discipline collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet!

Blue River Technology is based in Santa Clara, CA.

 

Summary

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to provide strategic support to our leaders and teams. This person will support their client teams, enable growth, help the People team provide high-touch employee service, and be an advocate of Blue River’s culture and values. You will be a trusted advisor to our leaders, partnering to build and strengthen their high-performing teams and ensure we are making the right people decisions. You will support our employees as a true advocate to help them grow and thrive - and you will work alongside the full People team to design, build, and execute our talent strategy.

This position will join our HRBP team reporting to the Sr Director, People Experience. This position is hybrid but generally flexible on days in the office and remote. Ideally would be in our Santa Clara office on a regular basis. 

Job Responsibilities

The main job responsibilities are noted below.

Be a strategic partner to leaders in one of our functional areas to support their team’s high performance and culture. Support the workforce planning process, ensuring we grow to meet future business needs in a scalable way.   Support our employees’ career and growth development. Coach and guide managers through employee relations and performance management issues. Support our Performance Management programs. Work with client teams and Talent Acquisition to support hiring. Partner with the HR team and others to implement and support initiatives that support a positive company culture.

Required Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. 5 or more years of experience in an HRBP or HR generalist role, preferably in a high-tech, fast-paced environment. Solid knowledge of HR best practices, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching; familiarity with applicable state and local laws. Excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.  Must be able to build trust and respect of the employee population. Extremely organized with a strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency.  Uses good judgment and makes thoughtful decisions.  Demonstrated ability to respond to and resolve employee issues with a strong customer service orientation. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with limited hands-on supervision, prioritize work and projects, and respond to a changing and dynamic environment. 

Preferred Experience and Skills

Strong compensation experience. PHR or SPHR is a plus.

 

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.  While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

The US annual base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $168,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.