Senior People Partner

POSITION
Senior People Partner 

OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior People Partner leads day-to-day people partnership across assigned regions, translating BGCP’s people strategy into clear guidance, stronger manager capability, and consistent execution. Primary focus areas include compensation and performance management, employee relations, employee experience & engagement, and clear, timely communication, while also supporting other core People programs as needed; responsibilities may extend to additional initiatives as business needs evolve. This is a visible, cross-functional role that partners closely with the People Team and reports to the Chief People Officer.

We’re excited to invite passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven HR professionals to join our team as either a Senior People Partner or People Partner, depending on experience, scope, and fit. Both roles play a vital part in strengthening our culture, supporting leaders, and ensuring every employee feels seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.

We’re open to considering candidates at either level, based on experience and alignment with organizational needs.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build trusted relationships; translate goals into practical people plans and steady execution.
• Support annual compensation efforts and ongoing practices aligned to philosophy and equity.
• Support the cycle and strengthen manager capability; promote clear goals and consistent standards.
• Provide supportive, solutions-focused guidance to managers and staff; address concerns promptly, document appropriately, and strengthen team dynamics.
• Translate feedback into clear actions; champion recognition, growth, belonging, and a culture of joy.
• Support workforce planning, growth plans, and internal mobility; ensure day-one readiness.
• Use HR systems and metrics to surface trends, produce reports and recommend improvements; simplify processes.
• Provide clear, timely updates; collaborate cross-functionally and represent the People Team well.
• Uphold BGCP policies and applicable employment laws; model consistency and equity.
• Contribute to broader People initiatives as business needs evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in People/HR with HRBP/People Partner work (multi-site/nonprofit a plus).
• Demonstrated depth across compensation, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and communication.
• Able to build capability, navigate sensitive issues, and maintain sound judgment and discretion.
• Clear, concise writer and facilitator; turns complexity into practical guidance.
• Comfortable with HRIS and metrics; converts insights into action.
• Equity-minded, confidential, organized; effective amid change and ambiguity.
• Alignment with BGCP’s purpose and a collaborative, cross-functional working style.

LOCATION

Menlo Park, CA

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, however, flexibility is required to align with the organizati