Human Resources Business Partner

International Leadership of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor across the charter network. You will support employee relations, performance management, and organizational development to ensure a compliant workplace aligned with TEA guidelines and district policies.

The role partners with leaders to assess workforce needs, guide staffing and retention, and drive professional growth across campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, education, or related field.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain fingerprinting process in compliance with SB9/TEA.
• Collaborate with charter officials and assist with legal reviews.
• Oversee compliance data, audits, and HR records.
• Manage criminal history reviews for employees and volunteers.
• Provide data-driven HR guidance to campus and department leaders.
• Support staffing, retention, and professional growth initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Discretion

Change management

Influence

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or related field

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Employee Relations

Dept./School: Human Resources

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

Primary Purpose:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor, liaison and collaborative partner to school and department leaders across the charter network. The HR Business Partner provides expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness to ensure a positive and legally compliant workplace culture that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of International Leadership of Texas.

The HR Business Partner plays a key role in supporting administrators, educators, and staff, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures in accordance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines, state and federal labor laws, and school board policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or related field required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive human resources experience, preferably within education or the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Experience working in a school or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred (Spanish)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and strong business acumen
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and manage change effectively.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Strategic Partnership and Consultation
• Plan, organize, implement, and maintain the charter wide fingerprinting process in compliance with Senate Bill 9. Ensure all employees, contracted or not, complete the fingerprinting process under Texas Education Agency (TEA)/ State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) codes prior to employment.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of internal and external stakeholders to provide information regarding fingerprinting process and application procedures and/or general direction.
• Collaborate with charter officials and assist with the legal review process, as applicable.
• Oversee the charter wide compliance, audits, maintenance and reporting process of state and federal compliance data, and records related to Human Resources.
• Process and review criminal history information for new employees, volunteers, and contractors and escalates findings to district officials.
• Report new activity notifications for active employees. Follow up with the Director of Employee Relations or Chief of Human Resources and other charter officials as needed, to ensure timely and accurate communication of findings.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to campus and departmental leadership on all human resources matters.
• Partner with leaders to assess workforce needs and align HR strategies with school goals and student success initiatives.
• Provide guidance and data-driven recommendations on staffing, retention, and professional growth.
• Facilitate training programs and develop healthy employee relations and implement strategies to maximize employee productivity.
• Review and analyze employee exit interview data.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations cases, grievances and ensure equitable and consistent outcomes.
• Advise leaders on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and HR leadership on sensitive or complex employee matters.
• Talent Management & Development
• Support performance management cycles, including evaluations, goal setting, and feedback processes.
• Partner with the Talent & Development team to identify and support professional learning opportunities.
• Facilitate leadership coaching and change management initiatives that promote employee growth and organizational health.
• Recruitment & Retention Support
• Partner with the recruitment team to identify talent needs and ensure equitable, consistent hiring practices.
• Support onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a welcoming and effective start for new employees.
• Assist in the development of retention strategies to promote employee satisfaction and longevity.

HR Operations & Data

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with Human Resources policies and state regulations.
• Utilize Human Resources metrics to monitor trends, identify areas for improvement, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Participate in annual policy reviews and process improvement initiatives.

Reports and Correspondence:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data to make informed decisions about staffing, development and retention.
• Prepare written reports, correspondence and memoranda of investigative findings.

Other

• Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet visitors and assist employees and applicants to complete applications and required paperwork.
• Attend meetings.
• Safeguard sensitive and confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Any and all other duties assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: This position operates in both office based on an open floor plan and school environments, requiring occasional travel between campuses or district offices. May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.