Specialist, People Partner

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PSLF eligibility

Cellphone stipend

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Specialist, People Partner to act as a key operational anchor for Network Office client groups. You will bridge day-to-day HR execution with policy interpretation, owning data integrity and driving velocity in HR operations.

The role supports leadership with data-driven insights and acts as a technical resource for peers. You will deliver high-quality HR support, resolve inquiries, and maintain data across Workday and talent trackers, while ensuring

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical familiarity with Workday or other enterprise HRIS platforms.
• Specialized functional expertise in onboarding/offboarding, performance tracking, and policy interpretation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Domain knowledge in core HR processes and employee lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, independent day-to-day HR support to assigned client groups with policy compliance.
• Resolve routine HR inquiries and operational issues, knowing when to escalate.
• Maintain total data integrity across HRIS systems and talent trackers.
• Process client requests and employee communications within a 24-hour response standard.
• Serve as a technical resource for peers and junior team members to ensure consistency.
• Identify bottlenecks in HR workflows and design streamlined fixes.

Skills

Execution capability

Proactive drive

Clear communication

Culture alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

About the Role

The Specialist, People Partner serves as a key operational anchor and independent executor for designated Network Office client groups at Success Academy. Sitting between lower-level HR team members and Lead People Partners, this mid-level role bridges day-to-day tactical execution with policy interpretation to keep HR operations moving with extreme velocity and precision. By taking total ownership of data integrity, routine problem resolution, and process efficiency, the Specialist frees leadership to focus on high-level talent strategy while serving as a trusted technical resource for peers.

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 elevate 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 organizational 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.
• Specialized 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).
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrates specialized 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 organizational levels.
• Culture Alignment & Accountability: Embraces direct, frequent feedback, takes full ownership of results, and actively embodies core organizational values.

At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:

• 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.

This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range

$100,000 - $125,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.