Director, HR Business Partner (San Jose)

Job Title:Director, HR Business PartnerRole Overview:The Director, HR Business Partner is a strategic leader responsible for advising senior executives, shaping workforce and organizational strategies, and driving talent initiatives that enable meaningful business outcomes. As the primary HR point of contact for assigned business groups, this role partners closely with the broader HRBP community and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated, data driven people solutions.In this role, you’ll balance strategic advisory work with hands on operational leadership to ensure your client groups have the talent, capabilities, and organizational clarity needed to achieve their goals. You enjoy working at the executive level while staying grounded in the day to day realities of the business. Your ability to build trust, influence leaders, and translate business needs into actionable people strategies will be essential to your success.This is a Hybrid position located in our Frisco, TX office. We value in-office collaboration and meaningful interactions, so expect that you will be able to be in the office on a regular basis according to team needs. When you are not working on-site, you will be working from your home office. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to the Frisco, TX office and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.About the role:Serve as strategic advisor to senior leaders on people‑related decisions aligned to business goals, and act as primary point of contact for leaders within the assigned functional groupDrive workforce planning, including headcount strategy, talent pipelines, and future‑state capability needs and lead organizational effectiveness efforts n client group to optimize structure, roles, and ways of workingShape hiring strategies, workforce planning, and talent pipelines through strong partnership with Talent Acquisition. Drive change initiatives through strong communication, leader enablement, and effective change management practicesAnalyze and share people insights, trends, and analytics to inform decisions, identify risks, and drive team effectivenessProvide initial coaching, consultation, and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters - partner closely with Compliance, Legal, and Employee Relations teams to appropriately escalate and manage complex casesEnsure seamless delivery of integrated HR and talent solutions across employee lifecycle, driving high performance of leaders and teams Foster a collaborative HRBP community focused on continuous improvement and business impact, expanding leadership scope and influence across the HRBP community and larger HR organizationPartner with Compensation on leveling, pay decisions, and rewards strategies that ensure fairness and market alignmentCollaborate with Talent Development to identify capability gaps and implement leadership and team development solutionsDrive initiatives that reinforce an inclusive, high‑performing culture aligned with company values, and leverage engagement data and listening mechanisms to drive follow‑through and strengthen team healthAbout you:10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as a senior level HRBPDemonstrated success advising senior executives and shaping organizational strategyStrong expertise in org design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee relationsAbility to interpret people analytics and provide data‑driven recommendationsExceptional influencing, consulting, and relationship‑building skillsExperience leading large-scale projects.Deep knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirementsBackground and interest

in fast‑paced, high‑growth, or matrixed environmentsMaster’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field a plusStrategic thinker with strong business acumenTrusted advisor and relationship‑builderHighly collaborative and solutions‑orientedSkilled at navigating ambiguity and driving changeData‑driven, proactive, and operationally excellent#LICompany OverviewMcAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.Company Benefits and Perks:We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.Bonus Program401k Retirement PlanMedical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability CoveragePaid Parental LeaveSupport for Community Involvement14 Paid Company HolidaysUnlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each YearWe're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.The starting pay range for this position is $141,680.00-$232,760.00. McAfee takes into consideration an individual’s skillset, experience and location in making final salary determinations. For further details, please discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.Please click here to view and download the Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which applies to all McAfee job applicants who are residents of the state of California.Job SummaryJob number: JR0032416Date posted : 2026-03-24Profession: Human ResourcesEmployment type: Full time