Perkins · 5 days ago
Senior People Operations Business Partner
Watertown, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expPerkins is an international NGO dedicated to helping children with disabilities. The Senior People Operations Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, leading initiatives to cultivate a positive workplace and ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies.
E-LearningEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trusted partnerships with leaders and staff to understand and address employee-related concerns and trends
Manage and resolve complex employee relations cases involving workplace conflicts, policy violations, discrimination, harassment, and performance challenges
Provide expert guidance to managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Conduct and document thorough, fair, and timely workplace investigations
Partner with General Counsel and People Operations leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and internal policies
Analyze employee relations data—including exit interviews and engagement feedback—to identify trends and recommend proactive strategies for culture and retention
Collaborate with the Sr. Director of People Operations and immigration counsel to manage immigration processes (H-1B, green cards, work authorizations) while ensuring legal compliance
Conduct exit interviews and contribute to offboarding strategies that support continuous improvement and retention
Partner with Training and Development to design and deliver targeted employee relations and compliance training programs
Maintain and update employee policies and handbooks in collaboration with Legal and HR colleagues
Support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives in partnership with People Operations leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience required)
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong focus in employee relations
Proven experience handling complex workplace investigations, accommodations, and performance management
Proficiency in Google Suite
Experience with HRIS platforms
Preferred
Experience with Workday
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with employer match
Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
Paid Time Off
Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!
Company
Perkins
Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. We believe every child can learn and learning is for life.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Power
President and CEO
Astrid D. Vermeer, MBA
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO)
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