People & Culture Business Partner, Scholars Programs at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

New York, New York, United States

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$85,400 – $100,500Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, Non-ProfitIndustries

Requirements

Must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire
Ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days/week in office)
Strong understanding of HR policies, including the SEO Employee Handbook, for coaching, guiding, and ensuring compliance
Expertise in end-to-end talent management components (e.g., HR policies, organizational development, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, onboarding & offboarding, talent acquisition)
Experience facilitating and mediating difficult conversations, conducting ER investigations, and making recommendations
Knowledge of ADA workplace accommodations processes
Ability to partner with leaders on performance management review cycles, coaching managers, and developing learning content
Skills in supporting recruitment, selection processes (e.g., interviews), onboarding, and retention strategies
Capability to communicate initiatives, manage change, respond to engagement indicators, and develop action plans
Experience supporting employee recognition, milestones, Employee Resource Groups, and events

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact for Employee Relations (ER) concerns, facilitating and mediating difficult conversations
Conduct ER investigations and make recommendations based on findings
Escalate ER issues to Director of Talent Management for collaboration with legal counsel
Coach, guide, and support staff on SEO Employee Handbook and policies, holding team members accountable
Manage ADA workplace accommodations requests
Partner with leaders and managers to facilitate performance management review cycles and milestones
Coach managers through performance issues and team development
Liaise between managers and People & Culture team to develop and deliver learning content
Support Talent Acquisition team in attracting and retaining top talent, including selection processes and onboarding
Develop retention strategies with Director of Talent Acquisition to minimize attrition in critical roles
Communicate People & Culture initiatives and assist in change management
Respond to employee engagement indicators, collaborate on action plans with leadership
Support employee recognition, milestones, and accolades for Scholars Programs
Support Employee Resource Groups as business partner for events, programming, and engagement
Collaborate with Total Rewards team to support compensation and benefits

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Employee RelationsHR InvestigationsPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementTalent AcquisitionOnboardingOffboardingWorkforce PlanningHR Policies

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the People & Culture Business Partner role?

The compensation range is $85,400 - $100,500.

Is this position remote or hybrid, and what are the location requirements?

The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the office. All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire.

What key skills or experiences are required for this position?

The role requires expertise in employee relations, conducting investigations, performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, and knowledge of HR policies including the SEO Employee Handbook and ADA accommodations.

What is the company culture like at SEO?

SEO focuses on closing educational and career opportunity gaps for ambitious young people, emphasizing mission, vision, and values while creating an optimal employee experience that attracts, develops, and retains talent.

What makes a strong candidate for this People & Culture Business Partner role?

Strong candidates will have experience building trusting relationships with leaders, advising on end-to-end talent management, handling employee relations investigations, facilitating performance reviews, and partnering on recruitment and onboarding.

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Provides education programs for underserved communities

About SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

SEO offers a range of programs aimed at closing the academic and career opportunity gap for underserved communities, including an 8-year academic program for public high school students and industry-wide programs providing education and mentorship opportunities. The company's initiatives also support future lawyers in excelling in their careers and provide ongoing development for alumni, focusing on making connections, professional/personal development, and civic engagement.

55 Exchange Pl, New York, NY 10005, USAHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$10.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Consulting, Social Impact, Financial Services, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees