Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as the chief architect of talent strategy, organizational design, and enterprise change across the Success Academy Network Office and school operations. This role will lead and elevate a dedicated team of People Partners and associates, ensuring seamless coordination between talent strategy, operational execution, and executive leadership.

What You Will Do

The Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will lead and scale the People Partner team to elevate HR delivery standards, refine performance calibration, streamline employee relations processes, and foster a high-output culture of excellence. The role will also architect enterprise-wide organizational strategies and transformations to anticipate growth bottlenecks, restructure Network Office operations, and break down functional silos across the institution.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 12 to 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 6+ years leading strategic HRBP/People Partner teams in high-growth, matrixed, or rapidly transforming environments. The candidate will also have exceptional business acumen and quantitative proficiency to translate complex talent data into actionable executive strategies and measure organizational ROI.

Requirements

  • 12 to 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience
  • Executive-level influence with demonstrated success serving as a direct strategic advisor to C-Suite and Senior Vice President leadership
  • Exceptional business acumen and quantitative proficiency
  • Deep alignment with Success Academy’s mission, characterized by high integrity, transformational resilience, and a drive to operate at extreme velocity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience in senior HR leadership)

Benefits

  • Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace
  • Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  • Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
  • Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives
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