Senior HR Business Partner

This is the first new magnetic material in 40 years. Niron Magnetics is commercializing the world’s first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high in magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in numerous industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

What you’ll do

At Niron, we believe that people are the heart of innovation, and we’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to help ensure we have the right people to take our company to the next chapter. You will partner directly with the Chief People Officer while working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role is more than HR—it's about building, evolving, and driving meaningful change. You’ll have the opportunity to create groundbreaking talent strategies and processes, harness our culture of learning to stretch our skills and capabilities, and empower leaders to unlock the full potential of their teams.

Strategy Development and Execution

• Design and execute key HR and talent strategies – including performance, learning, and engagement – in partnership with the CPO.
• Align our cultural attributes, mission, and values of the business to talent processes to reinforce culture
• Work closely with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure voice of the employee and state of the business are at the center of design

Employee & Leadership Development and Growth

• Develop learning and career development programs, including frameworks and resources that support leadership growth and continuous improvement.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to managers and employees to enhance organizational effectiveness

Strategic Business Partnership

• Lead employee engagement and change management efforts that strengthen culture and organizational agility.
• Partner with leaders to drive talent strategy, succession planning, and provide actionable feedback to overcome obstacles.
• Manage employee relations issues and challenges

Compliance & Metrics

• Design and implement ER investigation process and training
• Partner with Legal on Ethics and Compliance training and awareness building
• Help build and implement key HR metrics to measure the health of the organization

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR combining generalist and talent management/COE work
• Experience working in a Talent Center of Expertise and/or developing or designing talent-related programs and processes – we need someone who likes to build!
• Strong strategic and analytical skills to translate strategy into execution
• Proactive and has intrinsic drive to get things done; results-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence leaders and individuals across the business as well as facilitate
• Strong judgment, a balanced blend of business and people acumen and the ability to build credible relationships quickly

Nice to Have

• Master’s in human resources or related field
• Experience in pre-revenue business or building in a high-growth organization
• Ability to grow with company and take on broader scope, add team members as needed

Our pay and benefits

• Salary: $125-$185,000 annually, depending on education, experience and skills
• Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment