Senior HR Business Partner

Summary

Join Ellevation Education as a Senior HR Business Partner and become a strategic leader in our People team. You will tackle complex people issues, ensuring our people strategies align with business objectives. This role demands expertise in employee relations, acting as a trusted advisor, developing impactful people programs, and deeply understanding our business strategy. Success requires thriving in a dynamic environment that values its people, mission, and culture. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This is a primarily remote position, with occasional travel to the Boston office.

Requirements

• 10+ years in progressive HR roles (tech experience a plus)
• Experience with HRIS systems and applications
• Strategic, trusted, and credible partner with experience providing expert employee relations and consultative services to executives, management, and employees
• Provider of consistent excellent service, going above and beyond to provide a positive employee experience
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to effectively work with diverse personalities on employee relations issues that are often sensitive in nature, maintaining discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to use data to provide executive-level recommendations
• ���Roll up the sleeves” mentality with strong planning and execution skills
• Excellent communication skills and confident presence
• Highly responsive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Experience researching and interpreting employment laws (state and federal) accurately and consistently

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in Ellevation’s mission, culture, and values
• Gain a deep understanding of Ellevation’s values, business model, and how the Sr. Business Partner works with internal stakeholders to drive results
• Build productive cross-functional relationships with the Ellevation and Curriculum Associates People and Culture team
• Begin supporting employee relations cases with empathy and clarity
• Advise leaders on org design, performance management, and cultural dynamics
• Use data and insight to shape talent strategies that drive high performance
• Independently guide managers through sensitive employee issues with discretion and fairness
• Propose and launch new or enhanced programs that reinforce our business strategy and employee experience
• Lead high-impact coaching and change management efforts across multiple teams
• Translate complex talent challenges into practical solutions that scale
• Be seen as a trusted, go-to thought partner for leaders across the business
• Drive company-wide impact through change leadership, people insights, and talent strategy execution

Benefits

• Mission-driven organization where team members are empowered to make a significant impact
• Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups and support building a culture of belonging
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Company and team offsites in various cities across the United States
• Collaborative workspace in the heart of Boston - a stone's throw from many central T stops (Downtown Crossing, Government Center, and Aquarium). Free snacks, beverages, and local organic fruit provided
• Remote and in-person engagement opportunities, including happy hours, themed events, and competitions
• Remote and in-person wellness programming to support team’s mental and physical wellbeing
• Benefits eligible employees (and qualifying dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) retirement plan and receive an employer match up to 50% on the first 7% of your contribution, with pre-tax and Roth options
• Employees have access to flexible paid time off for vacations, sick and disability policy, additional 10 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
• In addition, we provide a generous parental leave benefit, back-up childcare or eldercare, and a variety of other perks to support the health and well-being of our employees