People Partner
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, Canada
Full Time
Posted February 12, 2026
$120k - $120k
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Job Description
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with all leaders as a trusted advisor to understand business priorities and develop people strategies that drive organizational goals.
- Guide organizational design decisions, including team structures, spans and layers, and headcount planning.
- Coach managers and leaders on team dynamics, communication, employee development, and retention strategies.
- Lead or support the execution of performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning initiatives.
- Identify and assess workforce risks or gaps and develop proactive solutions in collaboration with the wider People organization.
- Assess external trends (e.g., macroeconomic shifts, DEI benchmarks, regulatory changes) and advise on implications for talent strategy.
- Help drive and support change management efforts that ensure smooth transitions and consistent adoption of new programs or structures.
- Partner cross-functionally with other People team members (e.g., People Operations, Compensation, Talent Acquisition) to ensure aligned and scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Industrial & Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Psychology, Business, etc.) preferred.
- 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with a mix of both big tech and startup, including business partnering responsibilities.
- Proven expertise in resolving complex interpersonal and team misalignments, using empathy and assertiveness to address issues quickly and effectively.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to frequent change with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to build credibility among senior executives and influence key collaborators to drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Builds trust, helping to create a positive, collaborative work environment that fosters open communication and mutual respect.
- Operates at the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and personal integrity.
- Detailed, organized, and communicative, and thrives in a multi-tasking, hands-on, collaborative environment.
- Authorization to work in the USA.
- Familiarity with organizational effectiveness tools and frameworks (e.g., engagement surveys, span/layer analysis).
- Knowledge of California and/or Massachusetts employment law.
- HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR) are a plus.
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