Success Academy Charter Schools

Senior Specialist, People Partner

Success Academy Charter Schools$140K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, emphasizing program management and analytics.
  • Expertise in HRIS, particularly Workday HCM, and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional HR projects independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues.
  • Reflects Success Academy's values and commitment to direct communication.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee high-impact people programs, including compensation cycles and engagement surveys.
  • Provide strategic HR expertise to resolve complex operational and employee-relations issues.
  • Audit and streamline HR workflows to eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Ensure swift communication of project timelines and updates with a 24-hour turnaround.
  • Embrace accountability by owning mistakes and learning from them quickly.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
Success Academy is seeking a highly analytical, independent, and specialized professional to join our People team as a Senior Specialist, People Partner. Reporting directly to the Lead, People Partner, you will serve as an advanced subject matter expert on core People operations, structural programs, and complex HR initiatives for designated client groups within the Network Office.

In this role, you are not a manager of people, but you are a premier manager of projects, processes, and specialized programs. You work completely independently to solve sophisticated problems, providing trusted, data-backed advice to team leadership and client partners alike.

How You Will Make an Impact
  • Manage Complex People Projects: Oversee, lead, and serve as the primary point of contact for high-impact people programs (e.g., compensation cycles, structured talent reviews, exit trends, or engagement surveys).
  • Deliver Trusted Advisory Expertise: Provide deep, conceptual, and practical HR knowledge to solve complex operational and employee-relations challenges. Use sophisticated analytical thought to evaluate multiple data points and design scalable solutions.
  • Practice Strategic Subtraction: Continuously audit established HR workflows, tools, and processes. Proactively eliminate administrative bloat and redundant tasks to keep both the People team and client groups fast and focused.
  • Champion High-Velocity Communication: Act with supreme operational velocity. Over-communicate project timelines and deliverables, ensuring a 24-hour turnaround on all communications.
  • Own Gaps & Mistakes: Model SA's high accountability standards. When a project hits a roadblock or a mistake is made, own it immediately, extract the learning, and pivot FAST toward a solution.

Performance Expectations & Competencies
  • Specialized Knowledge: Deep conceptual and practical understanding of HR principles, talent analytics, employment law, and organizational design.
  • Independent Problem-Solving: Solves sophisticated, non-routine problems by taking a broad perspective to identify and implement creative, scalable solutions.
  • Project Leadership: Successfully designs and delivers small-to-large-scale projects from inception to completion with minimal to no supervision
  • High Value Alignment: Consistently demonstrates SA's ETHOS and culture of change agency. Acts with courage, addresses issues directly, and refuses to tiptoe around tough conversations.

We'd Be Excited to Hear From You If You Have:
  • Experience: 5 to 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a deep specialization in HR program management, complex employee relations, or HR analytics.
  • Technical Mastery: Advanced command of HRIS systems (specifically Workday HCM) and data analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, or similar) to diagnose organization health.
  • Unparalleled Independence: A proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional HR projects and delivering high-quality, polished work products under minimal guidance.
  • The SA Spirit: A strong "see something, say something" reflex. You run toward problems rather than waiting for instructions


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

Compensation Range

$140,000-$160,000 USD

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools is a network of 47 free, public charter schools serving 20,000 students in grades K-12 across New York City. Success Academy was founded in 2006 by Eva Moskowitz, a former New York City Council member. Success Academy schools are known for their rigorous academic curriculum, high standards, and emphasis on character development. Success Academy has been recognized for its success in closing the achievement gap and providing high-quality education to students from low-income families. Success Academy is headquartered in New York City and has schools located throughout the city.
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