Senior HR Business Partner

Are you a people-first HR leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, culture, and coaching? Ellevation Education is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our People team. You will help us solve complex people issues and ensure our overall and functional people strategies support the business strategy. The right candidate will be skilled in managing employee relations, being a trusted thought partner, driving people programs, and developing an in-depth understanding of our business strategy and goals. Experience in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that values its people, mission, and culture is critical.

Within 1 month you will:

• 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.

Within 3 months, you will:

• 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 sesntivie employee issues with discretion and fairness.

Within 6 months, you will:

• 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.

Within 12 months, you will:

• 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.

About You

• 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

Are you passionate about growth and eager to learn? Do you possess a drive to excel and make a difference? Ellevation values diversity, creativity, and a hunger for new perspectives. While our job postings outline preferred qualifications, we believe that talent comes in various forms. If you're motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that unique skills and fresh outlooks are invaluable assets to our team. Don't let a checklist of requirements deter you – take the leap, and let's explore the possibilities together!
About Us:At Ellevation, we develop world-class software to help educators serve the fastest growing population of K-12 students: English Learners (ELs). Ellevation helps school districts transform their Multilingual Learner programs and ensure all students can achieve their highest aspirations. Our product suite includes a best-in-class data and instructional planning platform, resources to build teacher capacity, and student-facing programs to teach academic language.
We are a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company partnering with over 1,500 school districts and more than 2 million current and former English Learners. Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of ELs we serve and drive measurable outcomes for students. Ellevation merged with Curriculum Associates in 2021 to accelerate impact for Multilingual Learners. Our company continues to operate independently and is well-capitalized to support our ambitious social and financial objectives.
Why Ellevation?In addition to our great benefits and competitive salaries, here are some things that make us unique:+ Mission-driven organization where team members are empowered to mak