Human Resources Business Partner

Macmillan

HR Business Partner responsible for HR strategies and initiatives supporting the Macmillan Learning division. Engaging with employees and managing various HR functions within an innovative environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Generalist functions, including talent strategy, employee engagement, and legal compliance. Proficient in developing and implementing HR processes that enhance organizational efficiency and culture.

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HR Generalist ExperienceTalent Strategy DevelopmentLegal Compliance KnowledgeEmployee Engagement ProgramsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

HR Legal CompliancePerformance Review Process ManagementJob Description DraftingCompensation StrategyAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingCreative Solution Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

HR WorkflowsCross-Functional CollaborationSuccession PlanningEmployee ExperienceOrganizational Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identifies opportunities to improve team efficiency, streamline HR workflows, and enhance talent strategies.
Thinks outside the box to spot inefficiencies, recommend creative solutions, and implement best practices that drive business success.
Partners with cross-functional teams to refine HR processes, ensuring they are effective, practical, and aligned with organizational goals.
Develops a strong relationship and continually maintains, and applies a clear understanding of each business unit they support, and the internal and external factors affecting the workforce.
This intimate knowledge of the department allows the HRBP to assist the functional leader in setting short and long term goals for the group, as well as to develop employee engagement programs and identify at-risk areas within the group.
Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
Communicate, implement and monitor performance review process for assigned functions, supporting employees and managers with the steps, expectations, and general questions surrounding both the process and platform used.
Work with senior HR management, legal and benefits staff on ER issues in assigned groups, serving as point person for managers, providing advice on performance counselling and addressing employee complaints.
Provide support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
Works closely with the Head of Organizational Culture, Executive and Communications teams to create and manage initiatives that help drive culture, embed inclusive and fair practices in all HR topics and priorities, and improve employee experience and performance.
Utilize compensation knowledge on market trends to advise leaders on strategy for merit and bonus reviews, retention, and budget.
Work with managers and the legal department to draft accurate job descriptions, approve FLSA exemption status and create new job codes.
Partner with the legal department to assess legal risks and mitigate exposure and advise leaders of legal concerns.
Creates and leads manager and employee training modules in a variety of development areas, including presentations, supplemental materials and resources, roll out plan, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Required
3+ years experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
5+ years progressive experience in Human Resources
Understanding of HR legal compliance and regulations
Experience effectively communicating complex, challenging, and sometimes unwelcome information to stakeholders in a variety of levels and circumstances
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
Microsoft Excel and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and bonus plan
Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
Generous paid time off, sick time, discretionary days, and paid holidays (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, and more!)
Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
And much more!