Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Seattle / New York/ Boston Area
Job Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Pay Range: $95,000-$110,000
About Think Academy:
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
About the Job:
Think Academy is a forward-thinking educational institution committed to empowering students through innovative learning experiences. As we continue to grow, we're seeking a dedicated and motivated HR Business Partner to join our dynamic HR Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the end-to-end recruitment process within the education sector.
Job Responsibilities:
- Organizational Development: Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and staffing effectiveness.
- Performance Management: Lead performance management processes, coach managers on employee development, feedback, promotions, and performance improvement.
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to identify hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, support candidate assessment and selection, and ensure effective hiring and onboarding.
- Employee Relations: Handle employee relations matters, workplace conflicts, investigations, disciplinary actions, and other sensitive HR issues.
- Employment Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, overtime, leave, and workplace safety requirements.
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management: Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support hiring, onboarding, employee retention, and effective workforce allocation, particularly across full-time and part-time teaching teams.
- HR Analytics & Business Support: Analyze workforce trends, headcount, turnover, and labor costs to provide data-driven recommendations and improve operational efficiency.
- HR Programs & Change Management: Collaborate with U.S. and global HR teams to implement HR programs, support organizational changes, and continuously improve HR policies and processes while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience
- Comprehensive knowledge across HR disciplines: compensation strategies, organizational development, employee relations, talent management, performance systems, and federal/state employment regulations
- Strong analytical skills, including expertise in leveraging HR metrics and data to inform strategic decisions
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels
- In-depth understanding of employment legislation and contemporary HR best practices
- Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Calendly, etc.
- Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality
- Bilingual in Mandarin is preferred
Pay & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $95,000-$110,000 + Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 15%!
- 401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- As part of a global education company, you may have the chance to collaborate with international branches, engage with our headquarters, or explore cross-border career opportunities
- Working location: Seattle / New York/ Boston Area
Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of compensation, organizational development, employee relations, talent management, performance systems, and employment regulations
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use HR metrics and data for strategic decisions
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities across organizational levels
- In-depth understanding of employment legislation and contemporary HR best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Calendly, and similar programs
- Strong discretion and confidentiality
- Bilingual Mandarin proficiency
What We Do
AL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) is an education technology (Ed-Tech) company that operates based on smart education that provides an open platform for quality education and extra-curricular learning. It serves public education, powers private education and explores new education models for the future on a global scale. Our mission is Advancing Education Through Science and Technology. Currently there are more than 4 million students per week on TAL’s online and offline education platforms. Think Academy (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group, is recently established to provide K-9 extra-curricular learning services through technology in the US. Offering accelerated learning in math, Think Academy fosters the children’s ability to think critically, strengthens their logic skills, and helps them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. Currently Think Academy is located in San Jose, California, offering various K-9 Math and Chinese live online courses across the nation.
