About PowerSchoolAt PowerSchool, we power education for students around the world. As the global leader in cloud-based K-12 software, we support the full education ecosystem—from the central office to the classroom to the home. Joining PowerSchool means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming K-12 education by helping schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for educators, students, and families.
Team OverviewOur People Experience (PX) team leads PowerSchool's human-resources function, equipping and encouraging PowerSchoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organization's global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts, develops, and retains talent.
ResponsibilitiesDescriptionhe PX Operations team is responsible for accurately processing employee lifecycle transactions, maintaining employee records, and supporting day-to-day HR operations through timely, compliant, and service-oriented execution. This role serves as a knowledgeable HR operations resource, ensuring employee data is entered, updated, and maintained with a high degree of accuracy while helping resolve transaction-related issues, supporting process improvement efforts, and contributing strong writing skills to the development, review, and distribution of employee handbook and HR compliance materials.
- Key HR transactions into the HRIS system and resolve issues related to employee records reviewing for accuracy and completeness
- Resolve issues related to employee records by researching discrepancies, coordinating with appropriate stakeholders
- Respond to HR operations inquiries and service requests, providing clear guidance, status updates, and resolution support
- Perform regular data audits and quality checks to identify and correct errors, improve data integrit
- Contribute to HR operations projects, system testing, process improvements, reporting initiatives, and implementation activities as needed.
- Provide backup support for onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring required employee data, documentation, and system updates are completed accurately and on time.
- Assist with process documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge articles, and training materials to support consistent HR operations practices.
- Support the development, review, and distribution of the employee handbook and other HR compliance materials
- 2 -5 years prior experience in HR operations, shared services, employee services, payroll administration, or a related HR support function.
- Experience processing employee lifecycle transactions in an HRIS or similar employee data management system.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive transactions accurately.
- Strong business writing skills, including experience drafting, reviewing, or maintaining company policies, employee handbook content, or HR compliance materials.
- Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, approval workflows, and documented process requirements.Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience using Workday, UKG, Fresh Service, Docusign, or other similar HR case management and document management tools.
- Experience supporting process improvmements, system testing, user acceptance testing or HR technology implementations.
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $65,900 - $82,400 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO CommitmentEEO CommitmentPowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Skills Required
- 2–5 years of experience in HR operations, shared services, employee services, payroll administration, or a related HR support function
- Experience processing employee lifecycle transactions in an HRIS or similar employee data management system
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive transactions accurately
- Strong business writing skills, including drafting, reviewing, or maintaining company policies, employee handbook content, or HR compliance materials
- Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, approval workflows, and documented process requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience using Workday, UKG, Freshservice, DocuSign, or similar HR case management and document management tools
- Experience supporting process improvements, system testing, user acceptance testing, or HR technology implementations
Powerschool Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Powerschool and has not been reviewed or approved by Powerschool.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with an HSA option and company HSA match, plus life insurance and short/long‑term disability. Wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program and ClassPass are also part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered and highlighted across company materials and job postings. Vesting on the match is described as not immediate.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Discretionary Time Off (unlimited PTO) for many U.S. roles and paid holidays are emphasized, with recent postings confirming the DTO approach. Paid parental leave is also cited in company materials.
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What We Do
PowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America. Its mission is to empower educators, administrators, and families to ensure personalized education for every student journey. PowerSchool offers end-to-end product clouds that connect the central office to the classroom to the home with award-winning products including Schoology Learning and Naviance CCLR, so school districts can securely manage student data, enrollment, attendance, grades, instruction, assessments, human resources, talent, professional development, special education, data analytics and insights, communications, and college and career readiness. PowerSchool supports over 60 million students in more than 90 countries and over 18,000 customers, including more than 90 of the top 100 districts by student enrollment in the United States.
