Specialist, People Partner

We are seeking a Specialist, People Partner to join our team at Success Academy. As a key operational anchor and independent executor, you will provide high-quality, independent day-to-day HR support to assigned client groups, ensuring complete compliance with policies and standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, independent day-to-day HR support to assigned client groups, ensuring complete compliance with policies and standard operating procedures.
• Resolve routine HR inquiries and operational issues locally, exercising sound judgment on when to resolve problems independently and when to escalate to Lead People Partners.
• Maintain total data integrity across HRIS systems (Workday), routine reports, and talent trackers to enable accurate, data-driven leadership decisions.
• Process and resolve all client requests and employee communications within a strict 24-hour response standard to maintain high operational velocity.
• Serve as the primary technical and procedural resource for peers and junior People team members, driving organisational consistency.
• Identify operational bottlenecks across HR workflows and proactively design and propose streamlined fixes.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of professional HR experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g., HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or Associate HRBP role).
• Strong technical familiarity with Workday or other enterprise HRIS platforms, with a proven track record of maintaining clean data and workflows.
• Specialised functional expertise in core HR practices, employee onboarding/offboarding, performance tracking, and policy interpretation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Competencies

• Domain Expertise: Demonstrates specialised functional knowledge in core HR processes, policy interpretation, and employee lifecycle management.
• Execution Capability: Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality, and error-free work products with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Proactive Drive: Takes immediate initiative to identify process gaps and propose simpler, faster solutions without waiting for direction.
• Clear Communication: Conveys HR policies and complex guidelines directly and clearly to stakeholders across all organisational levels.
• Culture Alignment & Accountability: Embraces direct, frequent feedback, takes full ownership of results, and actively embodies core organisational values.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• 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.