Director HR Business Partners

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Partnerships organization. This role will be a critical partner to the Chief Partnerships Officer providing strategic HR guidance, talent strategies, and organizational development support. The Director will be responsible for leading a small team of HRBPs and/or specialists, driving performance, development, and HR operational excellence across their group. Central to the role, is to advocate for 2U’s company culture by ensuring culture (and employee experience) is the central tenet in the choices we make and the advice HR provides to the company in maintaining a culture of inclusivity, accountability and trust. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Act as a trusted HR advisor to the Partnerships executive and their leadership teams by developing expertise within assigned client groups, identifying the needs of the business and aligning HR to address those needs. Partner with Sales, Finance, and Compensation on the design and implementation of effective sales incentive and commission plans that drive business growth. Lead and support workforce planning, talent management, organization design, and change management initiatives. Provide guidance on HR policies, talent development strategies, and employee relations. Use people analytics and business data to drive decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives. Develop strategies to meet the demands of a fast paced organization by developing expertise within the assigned client groups, identifying the needs of the business and aligning HR to address those needs. Collaborate with our Compensation team to appropriately level positions, analyze market data, and develop compensation offers that are both competitive and internally equitable. Partner with the business to ensure sustainable future growth by providing best practice guidance on: talent planning, change management and organizational structures. Act as an SME for employee relations matters. Recommend and deliver appropriate disciplinary actions / sanctions to employees in line with 2U disciplinary policy. Guide managers through the application of misconduct / incapacity and operational requirements processes to minimize risk by ensuring that actions are procedurally and substantively sound. Provide ongoing coaching to managers and their employees on documented performance management concerns. Conduct formal investigations, personally handle or guide resolution on a variety of complex ER matters. Advocate for our company culture. Things That Should Be In Your Background: Bachelor’s degree required; degree in HR, Business or Communications preferred 7 - 10 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified 5 years’ experience conducting formal investigations and handling complex ER issues Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role: Experience working in a Sales environment Strong customer service background Familiarity with HRIS systems or reporting tools Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change Strong leadership skills Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels Ability to approach each scenario from all perspectives Ability to bring out other people’s potential and talents Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams to foster innovation in an atmosphere of mutual respect Ability to assist in goal accomplishment, effectively relating human and non-human resources to the HR processes for 2U. Highly creative/influencer Success developing leaders within an organization While this position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., we will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA two days a week. Benefits & Culture Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. We offer comprehensive benefits and excellent work/life balance. Full-time, U.S. benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match Free snacks and drinks in-office Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break The anticipated base salary range for this role is $153,000 - $165,000, with potential bonus eligibility. 2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. 2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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