Staff PX Business Partner - IC4 (PXBUSP - PX Business Partnership)

Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company is looking for a Staff PX Business Partner to drive alignment between business and people strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a strong background in leadership development, and the ability to navigate complex organizations. This role offers a chance to implement meaningful HR strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in leadership development and change management.
• Experience supporting complex, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders.
• Lead execution of PX initiatives across complex business units.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development programs.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Leadership development

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Staff PX Business Partner - IC4 (PXBUSP - PX Business Partnership)

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our People Experience (PX) team leads PowerSchool’s human-resources function, equipping and encouraging PowerSchoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organization’s global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts, develops, and retains talent.

Responsibilities

Description

PX Business Partners help align the organization’s people strategy with our overall business strategy. As a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior leaders, the Senior PX Business Partner plays a critical role in driving the execution of PX strategies across complex business units. This role leads succession planning, leadership development, and organizational change initiatives, while ensuring compliance and fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture. The Senior PX Business Partner leverages their specialized knowledge to support in creating policies and programs in line with our goals and objectives.

Your day-to-day job will consist of the following key responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning PX strategies with business goals.
• Lead execution of PX initiatives across complex and dynamic business units.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Manage complex employee relations and ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Support organizational change efforts and conduct assessments to improve effectiveness.
• Analyze workforce trends and develop data-informed PX solutions.
• Champion performance management and talent development processes.
• Deliver HR training and coaching across global regions.
• Partner with global PX teams to implement coordinated talent management initiatives.
• Own and execute specific PX projects or initiatives as directed by the PX Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant and related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Additional experience may be substitute for an advanced Degree.
• Experience supporting complex, matrixed organizations across multiple geographies.
• Proven track record in leadership development, succession planning, and change management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and ability to align PX strategies with organizational goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with executive-level presence.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics tools.
• Deep understanding of employment law and compliance across multiple regions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Coaching certification or experience is a plus.