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 organizing and leading meetings with HR and managers, communicating leadership goals, and strengthening HR-manager relationships. Responsibilities include acting as a strategic liaison between people operations and department leaders, supporting employee relations and manager compliance, and fostering a fair and inclusive work environment. The position requires 5+ years of HR experience, thorough knowledge of HR principles and regulations, and strong competencies in benefit administration and HRIS systems. Nava offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, annual bonuses, parental leave, a wellness program, and flexible remote work options.

Requirements

• 5+ years of people services and human resources experience
• Thorough knowledge of people operations and human resources principles and applicable federal and state regulations
• Strong competency with benefit and leave administration
• 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

• 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 onboarding to projects
• Evaluates data on annual hours, onboarding surveys, and probationary reviews

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