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HR Business Partner

Lumentum Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
San Jose Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Lumentum. San Jose · full-time · $97,050–$138,650 base.

SalaryStated by Lumentum
$97,050 – $138,650
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from LumentumOur estimate for the market: $102,520–$149,906Median $121,425
The range includes the market median of $121,425 for mid-level HR business partner & generalist roles in San Jose.
Worked out from 12 postings that stated pay, median $121,425. Last updated Oct 17, 2026.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSan Jose
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$97,050–$138,650
PostedSep 17, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Work with fab leaders to shape plans for team growth, retention and engagement, coordinating program delivery with global HR
  • Coach managers and employees, resolve workplace concerns, manage leaves and help with hiring and compensation planning
  • Use engagement results and HR measures to spot patterns, then propose steps to strengthen retention and employee experience
  • Put performance, pay, development and succession processes into practice, and support recruiting around business needs
  • Share HR subjects in staff discussions and All Hands, while improving programs, processes and planning

What you bring

  • At least five years in broad HR work as an HR business partner or equivalent, supporting leaders and managers
  • A degree in HR or a related area, or relevant experience
  • Knowledge of California rules for employee relations, benefits and leaves

Who this fits

This role suits an HR partner who can advise leaders, coach teams and use workforce data to shape practical actions. You’ll work on-site five days a week in San Jose and need flexibility to support employees across multiple shifts.

From the employer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in Milpitas, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com

We are looking for a dynamic HR Business Partner to support a Fab location in a fast-paced environment. You will be partnering with the leadership teams and organizations to develop the HR plans for growing, retaining and engaging the team. In addition to acting as a trusted partner, you will work with a global HR team to plan and deliver programs. The right candidate is self-motivated, engaging and able to support the business to reach their strategic objectives. This position is required to be onsite 5 days a week, with flexibility to support employees on multiple shifts.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead activities to support a productive work environment, such as coaching and development planning, investigating and resolving employee relations issues, compensation planning, hiring and retention of talented employees, and encouraging open, productive dialogue between managers, employees and other partners.

  • Analysis of engagement data and partnering with leadership to ensure actions are taken to improve employee engagement and focus on enhancing employee experience and culture.

  • Professionally resolve employee relations and help manage employee leaves.

  • Implement and support HR programs, processes and initiatives such as performance management, compensation, employee development, succession, and support recruitment to align with business strategy.

  • Review and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention and engagement

  • Prepare and present HR topics at staff meetings and All Hands

  • Contribute to the continued improvement of HR programs, processes and planning within the company.

Qualifications:

  • BA in HR, or related field and/or experience

  • 5+ years of broad HR experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent supporting leadership and managers

  • Knowledge of California employment legislation, in relation to employee relations, benefits and leaves.

  • Must be willing to challenge point-of-views when necessary and offer alternative, constructive suggestions.

  • Ability to coach, mentor and advise where appropriate to help team members grow and develop in alignment with business and personal goals.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional analytical skills

Pay Range:

P50-USA-1 :$97,050.00 - $138,650.00

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.