# Sr. HR Business Partner-R&D at Trend Micro

- Company: Trend Micro
- What the company does: Enterprise AI cybersecurity platform with layered protection, cyber risk exposure management and SecOps—62 global offices, the United States HQ office is in Texas.
- Company website: https://www.trendmicro.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Austin
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://trendmicro.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Austin/Sr-HR-Business-Partner-R-D_R0010242
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/trend-micro-sr-hr-business-partner-r-and-d/

## About the role

At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of HRBP or strategic HR experience, with at least 5+ years supporting R&D, engineering, or technical organizations
- Deep experience in a tech company environment. You understand how engineers are developed, motivated, and leveled. You've navigated the unique tension between individual contributor depth and management growth
- Expertise in leveling frameworks, compensation banding, and career architecture. You've built, redesigned, or significantly improved these in a previous role and can speak to the trade-offs
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset. You're comfortable with AI tools, Excel, and dashboards. You ask "what does the data actually show?" before making recommendations
- Track record of change management and influence. You've driven HR initiatives that required buy-in from skeptical or busy leaders. You know how to pilot, learn, and iterate
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You can write a clear business case, facilitate a difficult conversation, and influence leaders who think differently than you do