Overview EAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people—not just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education.
Location: Richmond, VA
Job category: Human Resources; Job department: G&A; Job family: HR Business Partnership; Job type: Full Time; Level: Manager
Role HR Business Partner (Associate Director level)
In this critical role, the HR Business Partner will serve as a key member of the Talent (Human Resources) Department at EAB, and will create and drive the human capital strategy across various lines of business at the firm. Through their partnership with executives and leaders, the Business Partner will have the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor for all talent-related matters, including performance management, career pathing, personnel issues, and broader organizational and strategic change management initiatives. The ideal candidate will embrace and embody EAB’s Business Partner mission statement:
Our aim is to be strategic partners to the business, embedding ourselves as trusted advisors to the executives we serve. In partnership, we set the strategic talent agenda and take active leadership roles in driving the agenda forward with a clear focus on accomplishing strategic outcomes for the business.
This role is based in our Richmond, VA office and embraces our hybrid work approach with 2+ days in-office presence per week.
Primary Responsibilities Embedded, Trusted Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted adviser to a broad set of divisions, functions, or business lines; visibility and accessibility to all executives and employees within the relevant segments of the organization
Provide seamless, integrated support by working with other Business Partners on the team to advance the division and/or firm’s overall goals
Possess an understanding of our partners and business priorities in order to advise, attract, and engage talent effectively
Work across internal teams, departments and cross-functional groups, and collaborate with various Talent teams (e.g., Compensation, Systems, Benefits, etc.) to solve complex organizational problems and create a cohesive experience for all employees
Participate in organizational and resource planning meetings with General Managers and other key executives across the business
Partner with leaders to develop and execute against department or division-wide strategic initiatives, using data to support success measures and inform decisions
Career Pathing and Engagement Coach and prepare the business, managers, and employees in times of change, ensuring EAB culture and values steer strategic business decisions
Partner with division leads to review results from EAB’s employee engagement assessments and help develop action plans to address top drivers of engagement and retention
Engage with firmwide Learning and Development and Organizational Culture teams to support deployment of key strategies and programs related to culture and employee experience
Performance Management Work with managers to identify high and low employee performance on an ongoing basis, as well as drive and facilitate the firmwide performance review process
Manage, organize, and help facilitate division performance review sessions and career planning sessions
Support managers in providing structured, detailed plans to manage staff performance
Workforce Planning and Recruitment Strategy Identify department needs and potential openings through regular meetings with business managers, department executives, and budget owners
Monitor and report on attrition and analyze trends to help inform recruiting goals and strategy
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to initiate recruiting processes, provide input, and help with crafting new position descriptions and interview processes that drive successful outcomes
Advise on candidate offers, level, reporting, compensation, and negotiations
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of work experience, with at least 2+ years directly in an HR and/or management capacity
Experience within fast moving, high growth companies
Motivated by achieving goals and ability to manage against timelines and competing priorities
Concise and visionary written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated relationship-building skills
Proven aptitude for analyzing data and understanding trends
Demonstrated attention to detail
Discretion in handling highly sensitive issues
Ideal Qualifications Proven ability to partner and advise senior leadership, communicating operational and organizational strategies
Demonstrated experience in serving as a trusted HR Business partner
Solid understanding of employment law and compliance (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, etc.)
HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP)
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration
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Compensation and Benefits The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.
This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.
Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.
To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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