Human Resources Business Partner

Think Academy U.S; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

401k

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

H1B sponsorship

Job summary

Think Academy US is hiring an HR Business Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment and sophisticated HR programs across Seattle and East Coast locations. You will advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Join a growing Ed-Tech group with opportunities for cross-border collaboration, H1B sponsorship, and a focus on confidentiality and strategic workforce optimization. Strong Mandarin skills are preferred.

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

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.

Skills

HR Analytics

Communication

Discretion

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Calendly

Job description

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.