Sr. People Business Partner - Talent Development

Clever is on a mission to connect every student, worldwide, to a world of learning. With our identity platform for education, we serve 77% of U.S. schools and over 1 million K12 students internationally. As a trusted partner for schools and educators, we provide secure, seamless access to digital learning tools that empower students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! Company, is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but our impact extends far beyond. Learn more about us at www.clever.com.

Clever is looking for a Senior  People Business Partner - Talent Development to join our People Team. Clever’s People team is dedicated to fostering an equitable organization where everyone can grow and thrive. We emphasize operational excellence, employee experience, growth & development, and enabling our managers to achieve ambitious company goals.

As a Senior People Business Partner - Talent Development, you’ll be responsible for high-leverage strategic support of your assigned orgs, as well as for managing company-wide talent development programs. You will be a key member of a high-performing, collaborative team, driving critical programs for our employees and serving as a valued partner to leaders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Strategic Business Partner to GTM teams:

• Partner with functional leaders to develop high-performing teams and execute people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, talent management, and employee relations.
• Coach managers on best practices in performance management, conflict resolution, and engagement.
• Lead talent reviews, calibrations, and compensation planning, using data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Manage employee relations for assigned orgs.
• Use data to uncover trends and recommend improvements.
• Support leaders with change management initiatives.

Company-wide Talent Development Leadership

• Design and execute Clever’s long-term talent development and culture strategy aligned to business goals.
• Lead performance and talent management processes, ensuring measurable progress on culture, engagement, and career development goals.
• Curate and deliver company-wide learning programs, manager enablement, and leadership development content.
• Drive a high-performance culture and accountability to best practices for performance management.
• Drive culture change and psychological safety initiatives; support ERGs, the Belonging Leadership Committee, and inclusion-informed decision-making.
• Evolve Clever’s employee value proposition and recognition programs to enhance engagement and retention.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources/People Operations, with specific expertise in performance management, talent development, and culture
• Strong business acumen and ability to take a big picture view and make recommendations that align with long-term organizational goals.
• Deep change leadership experience
• The ability to coach, mentor, and influence leaders and employees to drive business results and talent development.
• Ability to balance being “in the weeds” on operational projects and working on high-impact strategic initiatives
• Comfort with HR metrics, analysis and dashboards
• Proven ability to translate strategy into scalable programs with measurable impact
• Deep sense of empathy and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across diverse groups
• Experience in employee relations
• Experience with inclusion & belonging programming a plus
• Commitment to inclusion and belonging: Clever believes that the classrooms we serve and our company’s halls should be spaces that are diverse and inclusive. We seek opportunities and celebrate actions that further allow us to build diverse teams, include every voice, and create a safe space for everyone to bring their authentic selves into the workplace.

CLEVER BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Top-notch healthcare, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Best-in-class mental healthcare service that supports employees' mental and emotional wellness
• A generous personal development yearly budget which can be used for courses, conferences, trainings, books, and more
• A comprehensive Learning & Development program that enables employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, and functional expertise
• Annual company and team events to connect with fun