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Per Scholas · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, People Relations & Business Partner

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization focused on driving mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape through rigorous tech training. The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, plays a critical role in advancing the people strategy by partnering with organizational leaders to drive accountability, embed a culture of feedback, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Information Technology & Services

Responsibilities

Align HR strategies with business objectives and support organizational growth

Foster accountability and continuous improvement by advising on best HR practices

Support leaders and employees through organizational transitions

Promote an inclusive workplace culture aligned with company values

Track and analyze employee relations trends for proactive interventions

Coach managers on navigating sensitive employee concerns

Influence and coach leaders—particularly those new to people management—on building high-performing, engaged teams through regular feedback, coaching, and transparent performance conversations

Conduct audits to ensure compliance with employment laws, workforce regulations, and policies

Monitor and mitigate employment-related risks, including wage compliance, discrimination laws, and workplace safety regulations (OSHA, EEOC, etc.)

Ensure HR policies align with federal, state, and local labor laws across multiple jurisdictions

Partner with legal and compliance teams to assess HR risks and implement mitigation strategies

Guide managers in creating and monitoring Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)

Coach leaders on performance feedback, documentation, and resolution of issues

Create and facilitate leadership development training, including compliance training on employment laws, ethics, and workplace best practices

Maintain current knowledge of employment laws, ensuring HR policies align with legal requirements

Provide internal compliance training to managers and employees

Ensure policies and procedures remain updated with evolving labor laws

Manage complex employee relations cases, partnering with legal counsel as needed

Act as a key escalation point for HR-related issues, ensuring compliance-driven resolutions

Analyze HR metrics to drive data-informed recommendations for engagement and retention

Partner with L&D to conduct engagement surveys and develop action plans

Advocate for employees, ensuring concerns are addressed fairly and promptly

Qualification

HR Business PartnerLeadership DevelopmentPerformance ManagementEmployment Law ComplianceData AnalyticsConflict ResolutionCompliance ReportingTrust BuildingEEOC FamiliarityOSHA FamiliarityEmotional IntelligenceCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Extensive HRBP experience with a focus on leadership development, performance management, compliance, and employment law risk mitigation

Proven track record in handling complex employee relations matters, investigations, and risk mitigation

Expertise in employment law compliance and internal audits

Experience navigating and advising in both corporate and nonprofit environments, understanding the unique cultural and compliance nuances of each

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities

Exceptional communication skills with a focus on engaging presentations

High emotional intelligence for managing sensitive employee matters

Excellent communication and the ability to lead and mitigate challenging conversations

Proficiency in HR systems, compliance reporting, and data analytics

Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of an organization, particularly in environments where people leaders are still developing

Preferred

Familiarity with EEOC, GI Bill, OSHA, and workforce development regulations

Company

Per Scholas

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Per Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers.

Founded in 1995