Human Resource Business Partner

Imagine having the power to stress-test an entire power grid against a hurricane or thunderstorm before the clouds even gather. That is the reality we are creating at Neara. We use advanced machine learning to create engineering-grade, physics enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents, this helps asset owners understand their biggest challenges and bring the most viable solutions to life across millions of kilometres of infrastructure. By simulating extreme weather and structural stress at a network-wide scale, we empower the world’s largest utilities to pinpoint risks, optimise investments and build a more resilient global energy future. Our team is a collection of brilliant minds who are fanatical about making a tangible difference in the real world, utilising AI and machine learning to accelerate everything from data classification to complex scenario analysis. We have built a special culture where innovation thrives because everyone owns the mission and we need smart, creative people to help us scale this impact to every corner of the globe. ROLE PURPOSE Act as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees across our USA and EU operations, driving people strategies that support a high-growth, globally distributed startup. Based in the USA, this role bridges strategic HR advisory with hands-on delivery across two distinct regulatory environments. JOB DUTIES Partner with senior leaders and managers across USA and EU operations to develop and execute people strategies that align with business objectives and support rapid organisational growth. Provide expert guidance on US federal and state employment law and EU employment regulations, ensuring the company remains compliant across all relevant jurisdictions. Lead and support employee relations matters including performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations across the USA and EU. Drive talent management initiatives including succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational design to support a scaling business. Champion a strong culture of engagement, inclusion, and wellbeing; design and deliver programs that strengthen employee experience across distributed teams. Collaborate with global HR colleagues to develop, review, and implement HR policies, frameworks, and practices that are both locally compliant and globally consistent. Use HR data and people analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Significant experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist, preferably within a high-growth SaaS or technology company. Deep knowledge of US employment law (federal and multi-state), with working knowledge of EU employment regulations. Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to leadership while also executing operational HR deliverables in a lean, fast-moving environment. Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases, including performance improvement, disciplinary action, and grievances across different cultural and legal contexts. Commercially minded with the ability to translate business challenges into effective people solutions; comfortable using data to drive HR insights and decision-making. Excellent communication and influencing skills with the cultural awareness and adaptability to work effectively across the USA and European markets.