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S enior Human Resource Partner
About this role...
As a NWEA Senior Human Resources Partner (HR P ) , you are dedicated to helping NWEA align business objectives with the people doing the work . You provide strategic workforce design guidance, leader and staff coaching, full-cycle strategic HR support, and access to related services and resources . B y using a consultative approach, you will proactively seek to de velop and support the application of integrated solutions to people and business-related issues. As a successful HR P , you model and help operationalize our organizational values , understand our busi ness and culture, are an agent for change , and support and demonstrate D iversity E quity I nclusion and A ccessibility (DEIA) principles in daily practices . At the senior level, you navigate with a deeper and broader sense of the business, understand and apply metrics to solve complex business issues, and engage in the creation of both short and long-term talent plans for teams. This is a remote work opportunity available to candidates who currently reside anywhere in the U.S.

Your next challenge...

• Provides leaders with guidance and in sight on team design, workforce planning, succession planning , policy guidance and interpretation
• Leads and supports the administ ration of assigned HR functions or areas as subject matter expertise : Total Rewards ( Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, Culture supports) ADA and FMLA , DEIA, Performance Management, Leadership Coaching, HR Policies, HR Operational efficiencies, Talent Management, etc.
• Co nnects and communicates regular meeting cadence with assigned business teams , to fully understand , support , and whe n necessary, challenge business / people goals and strategies
• Actively and urgently demonstrates personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) through application of hiring, compensatio n developmental/promotional programs , coaching delivery , individualized and systemic retention effort s and collaboration with DEIA team
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Consults w ith leaders and staff to determine root cause analysis of business challenges - providing expertise , guidance, and data analytics
• Analyzes business trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions and policies
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues , while teaching and empowering leaders in the process
• Provides performance management guidance to leaders and staff (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, competency identification, etc. )
• Works closely and regularly with leaders to improve team engag e ment , build morale, and increase productivity /efficiency , resulting in retention
• Actively models and operationalizes our organizational and team values and behaviors
• Actively contributes to the success of the HR team , by collaborating on team projects , communications, team goal setting, and actively engaging in policy and process improvement
• Perform s other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the team and the entire organization

Skills , A bilities , and C ompetencies ...

• Model s organizational values
• Maintain s and monitor s self-awareness, mitig ate s personal biases, and uphold s commitment to consider intent and impact in all situations
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality
• Advanced e xperience and skill in conducting strategic workforce planning and developing comprehensive Talent Plans (and in applying business acumen and org design understanding in orchestrating complex org changes)
• Advanced experience utilizing business and people metrics; ability to use influence to introduce and leverage these metrics with teams who do not currently use them
• Advanced interpretation/ utilization of complex data and ability to extract core information for issue mana gement and process improvements
• Advanced a gile HR mindset - includes o rientation towards individuals, interactions and employee experience over processes and tools
• Advanced skill and experience in facilitating training related to Performance Management, Talent calibration, Competency integration and O rg anizational Development work (such as transition management, conflict resolution, etc.)
• Advanced experience and skill in managing complex ER issues
• Advanced mastery of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and additional HR-related software tools
• Intermediate understanding and practical application of compensation philosophy and principles; ability to do comp analysis work when necessary
• Intermediate understanding and practical application of Talent Acquisition philosophy and practices; ability to recruit and onboard
• Ability to demonstrate and coach on a 'both/and' vs. binary mindset where appropriate

• Ability to proactively work independently as well as a contributing team member
• Ability to handle multiple, complex and time sensitive projects and issues

• Ability to communicate and present at an executive level, excellent mediation skills and high EQ
• Must be able to perform the physical and intellectual requirements of the role, with or without accommodation

Competencies :

• Instills trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty,
• integrity, and authenticity
• Communicates effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding
• Customer f ocus : Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions .
• D rives r esults : Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Demonstrates self-awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weakness es
• Ensures accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Situational adaptability : Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting
• demands of different situations.
• Manages c omplexity : Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes
• contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Manages c onflict : Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise .
• Manages ambiguity : Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way
• forward is not clear
• Builds Networks: Builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization, with the goal of connecting the right people and work streams to accomplish business goals

Education and experience ...

• Minimum b achelor's degree in related field preferred ; or an equivalent combinations of work experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 7 years ' HR work experience with emphasis in strategic HR business partnering through agile lens , in a highly dynamic and changing organization
• Coursework in Human Resources related areas and/ or PHR /SPHR certification highly desirable

About us...
NWEA® is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency-and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K-12 assessments, including our flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™; our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool, MAP® Skills™; and our reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. Educators trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in more than 9,500 schools, districts, and education agencies in 145 countries .

What we can offer you...

At NWEA we not only offer a competitive base salary, we offer a 15% contribution of eligible employees' base salary to a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan; career development opportunities; an awesome work culture and environment; we also offer industry leading benefits and perks that are focused on supporting our employees' holistic wellbeing. To learn more about what we can offer more, click here.

NWEA strives to make diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) practices the center of our work. Our organization's mission, Partnering to Help All Kids Learn, is the foundation for our DEIA commitment as we work to reflect, value, and support the educators, students, colleagues, and communities we serve. We seek to empower and engage all stakeholders in the research, services, solutions, and products we provide, our organizational culture, and the partnerships we establish with schools, districts, states, and countries..

NWEA endeavors to make www.nwea.org accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at (503) 624-1951 or e-mail us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information. This is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

NWEA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please visit our website. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the EEOC website .