Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Cambium Learning Group

. Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and shape the people strategy for a business unit .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and change management, with a strong focus on aligning people strategies to business objectives. Proven ability to leverage people data for insights and drive talent management initiatives, fostering an inclusive and supportive culture.

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Strategic Business PartneringWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee Relations

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignSkill Gap AnalysisWorkforce AugmentationBudgetingPeople Data AnalysisCompensation PlanningSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementConflict ResolutionDEIB Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoachingInfluencingBuilding RapportChange Agility

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

Human CapitalEmployee EngagementPeople ExperienceTotal RewardsEdtech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and shape the people strategy for a business unit
Drive goal alignment between the business unit and enterprise, linking people priorities to measurable business objectives
Partner on annual planning and budgeting for human capital needs and translate business plans into workforce plans
Plan staffing models incorporating employees, AI-enabled work and location strategy, with workforce augmentation and reskilling
Conduct organizational needs assessments and determine appropriate interventions and centers of expertise
Lead organization design, restructuring and scenario planning, including spans and layers analysis
Lead skill gap analysis and future talent planning
Identify and address talent issues before they affect the business
Advise and coach senior leaders on talent management, leadership selection, performance management, retention and succession planning
Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning for leadership and critical roles
Advise on compensation and promotion decisions and represent the business unit in calibration
Lead change management for business changes and People Experience initiatives
Coach leaders to build an inclusive, supportive culture
Support DEIB initiatives and help leaders act on employee engagement results
Provide people data, insights, recommendations and action plans
Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Employee Relations to deliver integrated people solutions
Co-develop and drive cyclical talent processes, including workforce planning, performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and compensation planning
Guide managers and employees through complex employee relations matters and investigations
Coach managers to address issues early and build lasting capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of HR experience
5+ years as a strategic business partner to executive leaders, focused on organizational design and effectiveness
Proven experience leading change management and supporting leaders and employees through change and identity evolution
Experience leading workforce planning, skill gap analysis and future talent planning
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to translate complex business issues into HR implications, and HR solutions into business impact
Ability to understand workflows, identify inefficiencies and lead discussions with the business
Established trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders
Ability to resolve conflict and productively introduce conflict
Ability to articulate and advance a strong point of view at enterprise and PX levels while remaining open to differing views
Comfort using people data to diagnose issues and build a case for action
Change agility, judgment, initiative and tenacity in a rapidly changing environment
Broad expertise in employee relations, including investigations, compensation, benefits and policy application
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly and influence outcomes at all levels
SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred
Education or edtech industry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote First work environment with flexibility and trust to balance work with life
Home or remote office setup cost reimbursement
Reliable internet connection requirement for remote work (minimum 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities