Associate People Experience Business Partner

Job description

Associate People Experience Business Partner

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

PX Business Partners help align the organization’s people strategy with our overall business strategy. They partner with senior leadership through specialized knowledge that helps create policies and programs in line with our goals and objectives.

The People Experience Business Partner supports core people processes and helps deliver a positive employee experience across designated teams. This role provides day‑to‑day HR support, coordinates programs, and partners with senior PX team members to ensure smooth execution of people-related activities. While not yet operating as a strategic advisor, this role contributes to meaningful people initiatives, ensures accurate process administration, and strengthens employee engagement through effective communication, coordination, and problem‑solving.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

People Process Support Assist with the execution of HR processes such as onboarding, performance cycles, engagement programs, and data updates.

Help gather information for workforce planning or organizational updates under guidance from senior PXBPs.

Employee Experience & Engagement Respond to employee questions and direct them to appropriate resources.

Support engagement, recognition, and inclusion initiatives through logistics, coordination, and communications.

Change Support Coordinate communications and training materials for change initiatives led by senior PXBPs.

Help monitor adoption and gather feedback from employees.

Talent Development Coordination Partner with Learning & Development to schedule sessions, manage attendance, and track completion.

Support career development resources by helping gather data or employee feedback.

Performance & Culture Enablement Assist in administering performance management tools and reminders.

Reinforce company values by helping prepare culture‑related content, resources, or events.

Data & Reporting Run basic reports from HRIS systems and update dashboards as requested.

Maintain accuracy of people data and support metrics tracking (e.g., turnover, engagement, headcount).

Employee Relations Support Document employee relations cases and assist with scheduling, follow‑up, and policy lookups.

Escalate complex concerns to senior PXBPs or PX leadership.

Cross‑Functional HR Coordination Partner with COEs by sharing data, preparing materials, and ensuring consist ent communication across PX teams.

Support global initiatives by coordinating deliverables and tracking status.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of relevant and related work experience.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Travel occasionally, up to 5-10%, for key moments such as team summits, training, conferences, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.

Experience coordinating HR programs or supporting HR operations preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills Foundational understanding of HR processes (onboarding, performance, employee relations basics).

Ability to learn HRIS and analytics tools; comfort running standard reports.

Awareness of employment laws and HR best practices.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Ability to build relationships and provide helpful, timely support.

Comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments with guidance.

Mindset & Approach Curious, eager to grow, and open to feedback.

Detail‑oriented, reliable, and proactive in solving problems.

Collaborative and committed to delivering a positive employee experience.

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)

Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $67,300 - $84,100 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing

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