The Geneva Foundation · 11 hours ago
People Operations Business Partner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $97K/yr
5+ years expThe Geneva Foundation is seeking a People Operations Business Partner who will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to leaders and managers. This role is responsible for aligning people strategy with organizational priorities, ensuring a high-quality employee experience, and advancing People Operations maturity through system optimization and process improvement.
Clinical TrialsEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary People Operations partner to assigned departments, guiding workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and development
Advise managers on employee lifecycle decisions, corrective action, and policy application with a focus on consistency, fairness, and risk mitigation
Support leaders in navigating organizational change, role transitions, and team effectiveness
Partner with Talent Acquisition and leaders on workforce planning, role design, and hiring priorities to ensure alignment with organizational needs
Support leaders through interview readiness, selection decision-making, and offer alignment
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to identify hiring trends, risks, and opportunities that inform workforce strategy and retention
May support targeted sourcing efforts for senior-level, hard-to-fill, or highly specialized roles, in partnership with Talent Acquisition leadership
Manage and support onboarding, offboarding, job changes, performance cycles, and employee data management within Workday
Serve as a subject matter expert for Geneva’s HCM system, partnering with People Operations leadership on configuration updates, reporting, and system enhancements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless handoffs and accurate processing
Address employee concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Assist with investigations, documentation, and corrective actions in partnership with leadership
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, EEO, and related reporting requirements
Provide backup and support for benefits administration, enrollments, changes, compliance audits, and vendor coordination
Support compensation processes including salary analysis, FLSA compliance, and education of Geneva’s compensation philosophy
Assist with administration and employee education related to retirement programs (403(b))
Support and/or manage performance review cycles and leader readiness
Partner with People Operations leadership on professional development programs and budget oversight
Use engagement and workforce data to identify trends and recommend improvement actions
Utilize People Analytics and reporting to support leadership decisions related to engagement, retention, and performance
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
5–7 years of progressive People Operations or HR experience
Strong working knowledge of HR systems
Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, and compliance requirements
Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Workday experience strongly preferred
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification preferred
Benefits
Benefits administration
403(b)
Company
The Geneva Foundation
The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports medical research and in the U.S. military.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Rueckert
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer D. Johnson
Senior Client Partnership Manager
Recent News
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