Human Resources Business Partner

thinkacademyus; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

401k plan

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

H1B sponsorship available

Job summary

Think Academy US is seeking a dedicated HR Business Partner to join our growing HR Team. This full-time role is based in Seattle with responsibilities spanning talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, and compliance.

You will partner with managers to design workforce plans, coach leaders on performance, and ensure smooth recruitment and onboarding for both full-time and part-time teaching staff. Mandarin bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong analytical skills with HR metrics.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Bilingual in Mandarin 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 Generalist

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Bilingual Mandarin

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Calendly

Job description

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 and protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.