Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

About Success Academy Charter Schools Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 22,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of 59 free, public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team! Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles. Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2025 and Dec 2026, we encourage you to apply! We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.

Success Academy Charter Schools

Work where your success matters, too.

charter school management and education reform

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jobs.successacademies.org

1,001-5,000 employees

Education Administration Programs

New York, NY

2006

Nonprofit

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• Lead and scale the People Partner team to elevate HR delivery standards,
• refine performance calibration, streamline employee relations processes, and
• foster a high-output culture of excellence.
• Architect enterprise-wide organizational strategies and transformations to
• anticipate growth bottlenecks, restructure Network Office operations, and
• break down functional silos across the institution.
• Partner directly with C-Suite officers and Executive Leadership to drive
• executive succession planning, talent calibration, leadership effectiveness,
• and high-stakes strategic business decisions.
• Leverage predictive talent analytics and audit network workflows to enforce
• "strategic subtraction," systematically eliminating redundant processes and
• legacy friction to maintain hyper-lean teams.
• Institutionalize high moral accountability and ethics by embedding a
• transparent feedback culture that eliminates conflict avoidance and ensures
• "scholar first" decision-making across all enterprise levels.
• Drive network operational velocity by establishing an urgent execution
• cadence for the People Partner function, delivering flawless communication,
• and leading proactive change management.

• 12 to 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 6+
• years leading strategic HRBP/People Partner teams in high-growth, matrixed,
• or rapidly transforming environments.
• 5+ years of direct people management experience with a proven track record of
• scaling HR functions and driving team performance at scale.
• Executive-level influence with demonstrated success serving as a direct
• strategic advisor to C-Suite and Senior Vice President leadership on
• enterprise org design, talent planning, and change management.
• Exceptional business acumen and quantitative proficiency to translate complex
• talent data into actionable executive strategies and measure organizational
• ROI.
• Deep alignment with Success Academy’s mission, characterized by high
• integrity, transformational resilience, and a drive to operate at extreme
• velocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related
• field (or equivalent practical experience in senior HR leadership).
• Enterprise-Level Ownership: Systematically identifies network-wide friction
• points and designs complex, scalable human capital solutions across disparate
• business units.
• C-Suite & Executive Influence: Commands immediate credibility with senior
• executives to debate, align, and drive consensus on strategic priorities
• without relying on formal authority.
• Complex Systemic Navigation: Navigates enterprise political and operational
• dynamics with ease, simplifying complexity to enable seamless
• cross-collaborative execution.
• Transformational Resilience: Maintains unwavering composure during
• high-stakes turnarounds or crises while guiding senior leaders productively
• through ambiguity and tough feedback.
• Strategic Domain Expertise: Translates complex organizational challenges and
• high-level business goals into crisp, actionable HR strategies for executive
• and board-level leaders.

• At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive
• package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall
• Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your
• first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical
• membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to
• $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability
• insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental
• leave.
• Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter
• benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.
• This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring
• on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
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• Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration
• sponsorship.