The Senior HR Business Partner drives people strategies aligned with business goals, manages employee relations, and enhances organizational culture through coaching and programs.
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 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
Learn more about our team in our Culture Deck.
Here at Ellevation, we champion diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a range of ideas and opinions.
We believe in building a culture where productivity can flourish, one that is empathetic, respectful, and inclusive. We are proud to have been recognized in prior years as “Best Tech Workplace for Diversity” by the Timmy Awards for investing in training around inclusive behaviors, microaggressions, unconscious bias, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and feedback across the company. We are encouraged by our progress, but there’s more work to be done.
Benefits – 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.
Additional Information: Ellevation operates under Curriculum Associates, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curriculum Associates, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Curriculum Associates, LLC will grant employment, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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