Senior ; Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

At Power School, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, Power School supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K‑12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K‑12 education experience everywhere.

Our People Experience (PX) team leads Power School’s human‑resources function, equipping and encouraging Power Schoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organization’s global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts, develops, and retains talent.

• PX Business Partners help align the organization’s people strategy with our overall business strategy. They partner with senior leadership through specialized knowledge that helps create policies and programs in line with our goals and objectives.
• The Senior People Experience Business Partner supports designated business groups by executing people processes, resolving moderately complex employee inquiries, and contributing to people‑focused initiatives. This individual collaborates closely with senior PXBPs, COE partners, and business leaders to ensure a consistent, positive employee experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Your day‑to‑day job will consist of:
  • People Process Execution
    • Independently execute key people processes (onboarding, job changes, offboarding, performance cycles, engagement surveys).
    • Identify issues or gaps in process execution and recommend improvements to senior PXBPs.
    • Assist with workforce planning or headcount reporting by gathering and validating data.
  • Employee Experience & Engagement
    • Serve as a first‑line resource for employees and managers on common questions (policies, processes, tools).
    • Support engagement, culture, and inclusion initiatives by coordinating events, drafting communications, and tracking participation.
    • Highlight trends or recurring issues to senior PXBPs.
  • Change Support & Coordination
    • Support rollout of PX‑led change initiatives by coordinating communications, FAQs, training logistics, and feedback collection.
    • Provide input on employee impact and adoption challenges observed within supported groups.
  • Talent Development Enablement
    • Support in coordinate learning programs, track attendance, and monitor progress.
    • Coach employees and managers on available development tools and resources.
    • Support succession and talent discussions by preparing materials and gathering relevant data.
  • Performance & Culture Enablement
    • Guide managers through performance management timelines, reminders, and tool usage.
    • Help ensure performance expectations and company values are consistently reinforced through communications and local enablement.
    • Identify and elevate potential performance or culture concerns.
  • Data & Analytics
    • Run reports and analyze basic people data to identify trends (turnover, talent movements, headcount, engagement).
    • Maintain accuracy and integrity of HRIS data while escalating system issues appropriately.
    • Present simple insights to PXBPs or business leaders with guidance.
  • Employee Relations Intake & Support
    • Manage documentation and track ER case activity; elevate cases requiring investigation.
    • Provide managers with guidance on policy interpretation for routine matters.
    • Support senior PXBPs in gathering information for ER situations and follow‑up actions.
  • Cross‑Functional Coordination
    • Partner with COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, PX Ops, PX Tech, L&D) to align on deliverables and ensure timely execution of people processes.
    • Act as a connector between COEs and the business, assisting with data, communications, and follow‑through.
  • Business Understanding & Context
    • Develop an understanding of business unit structure, workflow, and priorities.
    • Apply business context when answering questions or supporting leaders.
    • Identify trends within the supported groups and surface them to senior PXBPs.