Apple

Apple

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People Business Partner

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Posted Aug 8, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$140.7K – $211.4K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
7+ years of proven performance as a strategic HR Business Partner

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Role Summary

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The People Business Partner supports Apple’s business leaders and support group teams through strategic and tactical HR programs. The role partners with leaders on People strategy, workforce planning, talent and performance management, compensation, training, and workforce data to support organizational and employee development.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with business leaders to align on People strategy and understand the organizations, functions, and processes supported.
  • Support workforce planning, organization design, and structure in response to current and future business goals and workforce needs.
  • Design and deliver talent planning activities, including leadership development priorities and succession plans.
  • Advise on local and global compensation initiatives and interpret compensation frameworks and market survey data.
  • Develop and work on special and cross-functional projects.
  • Track and report staffing, retention, attrition, and other HR data to line management and recommend programs or enhancements.

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Qualifications

7+ years of proven performance as a strategic HR Business Partner

Required

  • 7+ years of proven performance as a strategic HR Business Partner

Preferred

  • A rotation in an Organizational Development or project work in a center of excellence
  • Foundational understanding of HR analytics and experience with HR systems & tools is essential
  • Workday knowledge
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to coach, mentor and advise where appropriate
  • Strong project management and Excel skills

Original job description

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Summary

Do you have a passion to help others succeed? Do you genuinely believe that talent is the greatest asset of any company? As a member of Apple’s People group, you’ll help discover and develop our most important resource: our people! Together, we’ll search the world to build our collective of talented perfectionists, visionaries, and inventors. All the while, your efforts will maintain Apple as the most innovative company by striving to make us the most diverse — open to all people, all backgrounds, and all perspectives. And that’s just the beginning, because throughout Apple employees’ careers, you will continue to help professional growth and support them in work and life. Join the People team and help build and keep the extraordinary talent it takes to make extraordinary products! People Business Partners are strategic members of Apple's team who embody our culture and core values and can champion large, non-exempt, support group teams. You will deliver a full spectrum of both strategic and tactical HR support and programs to the organization from educating clients on compensation practices, labor and employee relations, performance management, career development to advising on various management issues.

Description

In this role, you will closely partner with business leaders to align on the People strategy.

Responsibilities

Business Knowledge: Ensure depth of understanding of organizations supported, including key functions and processes.
Organizational Development: Support and work with business teams to understand current and future goals and trends that may impact workforce needs and initiatives. Proactively engage with leaders on people strategy through workforce planning, organization design and structure.
Talent & Performance Management: Design and deliver appropriate talent planning activities that will identify talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans. Focus efforts on accessing development needs, and promoting a learning environment which supports on-the-job opportunities. Leverage coaching skills to assist employees and managers through development and performance matters.
Compensation: Advise on local and global compensation initiatives. Competence in interpreting internal compensation framework and external market survey data. Identifying emerging trends.
Special Projects: Develop and work on special and cross-functional projects as identified.
Training: Understand the training/development needs of organization and act as liaison with Apple University to deliver or secure appropriate training to the organization. Author and deliver curriculum for site- and division-specific brown bags and training.
HR Metrics: Use data to develop the People agenda. Track and report staffing, retention, attrition, and other data to line management; recommend programs and/or enhancements as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of proven performance as a strategic HR Business Partner

Preferred Qualifications

A rotation in an Organizational Development or project work in a center of excellence
Effectiveness, coaching, and culture
Foundational understanding of HR analytics and experience with HR systems & tools is essential
Workday knowledge
Strong communication and influencing skills
Highly collaborative style
Resourceful, inventive, self-motivated and able to independently lead
Ability to coach, mentor and advise where appropriate to help managers and employees grow and develop in alignment with business and personal goals
Impeccable judgment and ability to balance the needs of the company and employees alike
Strong project management and Excel skills

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,700 and $211,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.