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Human Resources Business Partner / Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Wyzant

Wyzant

People & HR
Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on Nov 15, 2023

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 14 million students worldwide, has an exciting opportunity available for a Human Resources Business Partner to grow with us as our 1100+ person company continues to expand. This position will be responsible for the implementation and administration of HR programs, and at the professional level, provide management and employees with a full range of human resources services across all functional areas including Employee Relations, Employment Policies and Practices, Performance Management, and Learning and Development activities.

This is a full time position with a hybrid work schedule in our Raleigh, NC office. #LI-CC1 #LI-HYBRID

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Serve as a trusted business partner and coach to senior leaders at IXL
  • Work on critical organizational issues and provide meaningful coaching to the assigned group leaders
  • Partner with the Engineering, Product, Technology and Curriculum leaders to deliver HR strategies and programs such as - onboarding, performance reviews, and employee relations
  • Play an active role in delivering and executing HR priorities for the assigned client groups
  • Roll out corporate initiatives to assigned global groups (e.g., policies, initiatives, etc)
  • Work closely with HR Operations team in a cross-functional capacity to provide day-to-day support to enhance HR programs based on business needs
  • Advise managers on HR policies, their interpretation, and application
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
  • Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; help prepare and maintain the employee handbook
  • Audit and analyze data, as well as propose methods for continuous improvement
  • Participate in the design and implementation of programs that build employee engagement and retention
  • Stay current on best industry practices that can be applied and/or implemented within the organization and maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience; HR coursework preferred
  • 8+ years of HR Business Partner experience in roles of increasing complexity and scope, partnering directly with senior leaders, including supporting technical teams in a growing company
  • Strong knowledge of Employment Laws, Compliance, Immigration, and best practices
  • Experience in the following areas strongly preferred: Employee Relations, Employment Policies and Practices, Performance Management, and Learning and Development activities
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects autonomously to completion
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence and articulate a variety of issues to different audiences, tailoring messages accordingly
  • Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office Suite, HRIS systems; Workday experience a plus
  • SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest edtech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

  • 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
  • Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
  • Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
  • Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.