Rubrik: HR Business Partner R&D — Palo Alto, California

About Rubrik

Rubrik provides data-security and resilience technology for organisations facing cyberattacks, malicious activity and operational disruption. Its recruitment material discusses protecting enterprise information, including data held in business software and cloud environments. The described portfolio includes security and protection for SaaS applications, with attention to access, backup and recovery. Its business connects the technical handling of information with an organisation's ability to keep critical data protected and to recover when normal operations are disrupted.

The position and its setting

Rubrik lists HR Business Partner R&D in Palo Alto, California, under reference 8234500. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: People
• Employer listing date: 1 October 2026

Subjects named in the job description

The posting mentions the following work areas. These references are not a separate list of compulsory certifications.

• AI
• audit
• customer support
• human resources
• training
• sustainability
• partnership development

Essential requirements and candidate background

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• The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits
• The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location
• Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
• US Pay Range
• $148,400 — $222,600 USD

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting R&D client group

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner, R&D to partner with managers across Engineering, Product, Design, and Customer Support to strengthen manager capability, build high-performing teams, and drive business and talent outcomes
• This hands-on role focuses on manager coaching, performance management, compensation planning, organizational health, and people program execution
• As a trusted advisor, you will help managers navigate complex people decisions, improve team performance, and build the capabilities required to achieve business objectives
• Diagnose organizational challenges, identify opportunities and translate them into practical, high-impact people solutions
• Also help shape the future of HR business partnering by leveraging AI and agentic workflows to improve decision quality, expand HRBP leverage, enhance manager support, and deliver scalable people solutions
• This role is designed for a highly accountable HRBP who thrives in a high-velocity environment, takes ownership of outcomes, has bias for action, proactively solves problems, and continuously improves how work gets done
• The ideal candidate combines the judgment of a trusted advisor, the execution rigor of an operator, and the mindset of a builder
• Own execution of annual people programs, including performance reviews, calibration discussions, talent reviews, and compensation planning, ensuring high-quality outcomes and manager engagement
• Coach managers through complex performance management decisions and strengthen performance expectations, accountability, and employee development practices
• Identify talent, retention, succession, and capability risks and develop mitigation plans with managers
• Partner on compensation decisions aligned with company philosophy and leverage workforce insights to improve decision quality
• Advertised location: Palo Alto, California

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Rubrik

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Practical preparation: AI

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Relevant skills

• AI
• audit
• customer support
• human resources
• training
• sustainability
• partnership development