Associate Manager - HR Business Partner

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™ and TiVo®.      Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 1,500 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.   

About the Role 

This is an opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, is comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders, and takes genuine pride in building high-performing, well-run organizations. You will report to the Site HR Leader and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on everything from workforce planning to complex employee relations matters. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Partnership & Employee Relations 

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to managers, providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and workforce planning. 

• Coach managers through what matters most — providing hands-on consultation on org health, employee engagement, performance management, ER investigations, and complex people - bringing clarity and sound judgment to every situation. 

• Serve as the escalation point for complex HR issues, collaborating with HR Services and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure timely resolution. 

• Own and scale end-to-end employee lifecycle operations — onboarding, offboarding, and transitions. Maintain HRIS data integrity.

• Monitor HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and translate them into clear recommendations for the business. 

Compliance & Vendor Governance 

• Oversee compliant, efficient processes for labour law requirements, statutory documentation, and filings coordination, ensuring the site remains audit-ready at all times. 
• Review and evaluate the performance of the third-party payroll vendor against process and compliance benchmarks. 

Engagement & Culture 

• Build and manage the annual employee events calendar, aligning it with organizational priorities and employee needs. 
• Develop and manage corporate partnerships with wellness providers and employee benefit programs. 

Key Qualifications & Experience 

• Master's degree in human resources, or a related field. 
• Minimum 8 years of experience as an HR Business Partner and/or HR Generalist, ideally within Technology, Product, E-commerce, or Consulting organizations. 
• Demonstrated experience working within a matrixed HR organization, collaborating effectively across HR CoEs, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership. 
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience in a regional or multi-country HR environment preferred. 

Life @ Xperi:   At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.   Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success.   Rewards include:   

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.