People Operations Business Partner

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, as a People Operations Business Partner supporting the Manager of People Operations. This key role involves leading meetings with HR and managers, communicating leadership goals, and strengthening HR-manager relationships. Responsibilities include partnering with business leaders to develop and implement strategies supporting organizational goals in areas such as workforce planning, employee development, and change management. The position requires managing a portfolio of HR projects, designing strategic initiatives across the employee lifecycle, and acting as a bridge between HR and business units. This role contributes to creating a fair, inclusive, and psychologically safe work environment, aligning with Nava's core values. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience, including project management, and a strong understanding of HR principles and regulations.

Requirements

• 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a project management role
• Strong project management skills, ideally with formal training ( e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean)
• Proven ability to manage multiple, large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough knowledge of people operations and human resources principles and applicable federal and state regulations
• Strong competency with HRIS systems
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with a cross-functional team
• Proficiency in GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Excel, Apple computers, and other tools used to support a remote-work environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HR related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business objectives
• Facilitate cross functional collaboration between business units, HR, finance, legal and IT to ensure smooth implementation and adoption of programs that drive employee engagement
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, stakeholder, communications, and status reports
• Support change management efforts, including communication planning, training, and adoption strategies
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Assists in providing guidance to supervisors and managers on employee development, skills, and competencies, ensuring adherence to contractual and legal guidelines
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs
• May act as a mediator between employees, and managers
• Proactively responds to employees' policy questions
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to managers
• Provides guidance and input on business unit needs, workforce planning and succession planning. Follow up with managers with employees at risk
• Assists with executing onboarding training
• Assists managers to improve the employee experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous business partner experience
• Government contract work

Benefits

• Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge
• Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus – When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave – Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program – Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care – See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match – Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work – Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup – Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support – Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities – Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access
• Referral bonus – Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits – Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Supportive culture – A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care