Director, HR Business Partner
Course Hero is scaling! At Course Hero, we are on a mission to help students graduate confident and prepared. Our team is at the heart of this mission and is part of what makes us outstanding. We are looking for a multifaceted Director, HR Business Partner who will play a key role in the growth of our people and evolution of our culture as our business continues to expand and become more complex.
This person will be responsible for building and managing a team of HR Business Partners, advising our Executive Leadership Team on people and organizational opportunities, and evolving our HR programs & strategies to scale. They will be an inspiring leader and provide consultation regarding employee experience, the future of work, organizational design, workforce planning, talent development & performance management, employee relations, and M&As. If you are someone who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves and who is passionate about supporting a hyper-growth, mission-based organization, this could be the role for you!
Here are some ways you’ll make an impact!
- Grow, develop and inspire a team of HR Business Partners to support the needs of an evolving business and leadership team
- Advise business leaders on organizational and people-related strategies and help HRBPs operationalize across functional areas (e.g., performance management, rewards & recognition, conflict management, change management, separations, etc.)
- Establish a deep understanding of our values and mission and help to advise the evolution of our culture for a “virtual-first,” dispersed workforce
- Build, lead and iterate on HR programs that support strategic objectives and drive employee engagement & retention (e.g., Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Future of Work, Leadership Development)
- Provide strategic advisory and support execution on all matters related to future M&A opportunities & integrations and/or business expansion (e.g. new product lines, markets, etc.)
- Lead HRBPs through annual review process including competency-based performance calibrations, org planning, individual development plans, and compensation alignment
- Partner with People Operations & Recruiting teams related to employment branding, talent attraction and onboarding programs
- Utilize internal and external data to help inform guidance around people and organizational strategies
- Support Sr. Director of Human Resources and CFO/COO on any other people-related projects and initiatives
Are you our Director, HR Business Partner?
- Bachelor’s Degree, or related equivalent experience; PHR/SPHR/SHRM Certification is a plus
- 10+ years of dynamic HR experience with at least 7 years as an HR Business Partner
- Demonstrated ability leading a team with proven track record of hiring, developing and inspiring high performance teams
- Deep understanding of HR strategies & programs, including but not limited to: executive coaching, employee engagement, DEI, organizational design, compensation, workforce planning, policies & compliance, talent development
- Previous experience supporting a mission-based organization at critical stages of growth & expansion (e.g., pre-IPO, M&As, new market entry, etc.)
- Ability to drive organizational change through thought leadership, relationship building, and strong business acumen
- Proven success in a complex, fast paced, and geographically dispersed organization
- Self-starter who can build programs from the ground up and transform existing processes to meet the constantly evolving needs of the business
- Very professional and personable, able to build and maintain rapport across all levels of the organization
- A trusted advisor, comfortable giving and receiving feedback at the executive level
- Outstanding judgement and ability to balance the needs of the company, leaders and employees
- Unquestioned integrity and a confident presence to effectively solve sensitive employee issues
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and statutes
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid-remote/office environment and commute to our offices in Redwood City, CA as needed (must live within 50 miles)
Benefits & Perks!
- Competitive salary and company equity
- Full medical coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) program with match
- Education Reimbursement
- Quarterly team events and outings (Sporting Events, Escape Rooms, Go-Kart Racing, Karaoke, Bowling and much more!)
- Free lunches twice a week, on-site cafe discount, plus an endless snack and drink supply
- Onsite gym – Pacific Shores Center – Classes – Pool – Spa – Rock Wall - Massages!
- Commuter benefits, shuttle service from Redwood City, and cell-phone allowance
- 10K Local move benefit to move within 10 miles of our office!
- 8 hours per quarter paid time for volunteering for a cause of your choice
- Front row seat to Master Educator lectures – check out videos on our LinkedIn Career Page
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion within our company. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About Us:
Course Hero is on a mission to help students graduate confident and prepared. The online learning platform offers over 60 million course-specific study resources created by and for students and educators, as well as 24/7 tutor help. More than 65,000 verified college educators use Course Hero to collaborate with other faculty and share resources to hone new strategies for instruction. Everyday, students, educators and tutors help more than 20 million students make every study hour count.
We have an awesome team and a truly engaging culture. We are customer-focused, collaborative, responsible, gritty, and we love to learn. Our bold mission is to help students graduate confident and prepared!
We are not the only ones that think we’re onto something big. Course Hero has been recognized as one of the 2021 Top 100 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area, Top 50 Best Paying Companies in the Bay Area, Top 100 Most Transparent Companies, and in the Top 50 Most Transformational Companies in Education Technology. Read up on some of our recent news coverage, blog, and learn more about us to see what it is like to work with our team.
Join us on our mission!
