People Business Partner

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just craft products – they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry‑leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

A People Business Partner embodies our culture and core values. 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, and career development, to advising on various management topics.

Description

This is a unique opportunity to serve as a People Business Partner supporting the Americas Retail team at Apple. Your client would be Apple Retail Stores. Your role is hybrid with time working remotely and time spent in stores. The Retail Organization leads a critical and strategic imperative for the company, seamlessly integrating across Apple’s ecosystem, and bringing the highest quality experience our customers expect and deserve.

Responsibilities

• Leadership development
• Talent and performance management
• People initiatives through a direct consultative partnership with the Retail leadership team
• Delivery and implementation of change management

Minimum Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience as a strategic HR partner
• Experience driving the implementation of talent initiatives, tools, and processes
• Prioritizes workload and leads multiple projects while adapting to changing needs of the organization
• Mitigates organizational risk through proactive diagnoses and timely implementation of dynamic solutions
• Upholds the Apple culture and advocates for the employee experience
• High emotional intelligence and relationship‑building ability
• Resourceful, inventive, self‑motivated and able to independently lead
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to leaders, with a proven ability to influence decisions and inspire new ways of thinking
• Demonstrated success driving people strategies that support business priorities and elevate the employee experience
• Strong proficiency with workforce data and insights, translating analytics into recommendations that shape outcomes
• Ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships at all levels — grounded in discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams, both as a lead and a supporting team member
• Ability to coach, mentor and advise where appropriate to help employees grow and develop in alignment with business and personal goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in French (CA) and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; advanced degree and HR certifications valued
• Project or program management experience
• Stay curious: demonstrates a deep curiosity about the untold or undiscovered story

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.