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 partnering with business leaders to develop and implement strategies supporting organizational goals in areas like workforce planning, employee development, and change management. The position requires managing a portfolio of HR projects, designing and executing 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 values. The People Operations Business Partner will help ensure HR initiatives are effective and systems scale within a rapidly growing organization.

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
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to 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
• PMP or Agile certificate

Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus — when Nava meets its 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 opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
• 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
• Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care