Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers — whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner, Level 1, supports assigned client groups by acting as a business partner demonstrating expertise in interpreting and administering policies and procedures covering multiple functional areas such as employee relations, performance management, terminations, new hire orientations, etc. The position assists with the communication, and implementation of organizational policies, ensuring that they comply with local, state, and federal labor laws.

The position leads and/or supports special projects impacting the larger organization and drives continuous process improvements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Partner with managers and employees across assigned client groups to provide HR guidance, coaching, and solutions that support employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee and manager inquiries, resolving issues and conducting employee relations investigations in a fair, objective, and timely manner.
• Support managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, organizational changes, and offboarding.
• Coordinate and administer HR processes and programs, including employee documentation, unemployment claims, exit interviews, workers compensation, ADA and other HR operational activities.
• Support benefit administration, performance, compensation, and talent management processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate employee onboarding, training, and other learning and development initiatives that enhance employee effectiveness and engagement.
• Maintain employee records and sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices while partnering with leadership and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Participate in and lead HR projects, process improvement initiatives, workforce analytics, and other activities that enhance employee experience and support business objectives.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Associate degree in Human Resources or related field of study AND Two (2) years human resources generalist experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

None required.

Demonstrates flexible leadership and proactive problem solving. Highly skilled at goal setting, coaching, performance evaluation active listening feedback. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks/projects; ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to take initiative, be innovative and work effectively in a variety of settings. Knowledge of current State and Federal Wage, Employment Laws and HR policies and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, to manage the administrative processes of an HR department, and to identify problems requiring escalation. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to…