Support leaders with performance management guidance, employee relations support, and people-related problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Coordinate and administer performance management processes, including timelines, manager enablement resources, training support, communications, and documentation.
Advise managers on conducting effective performance conversations, delivering constructive and actionable feedback, and navigating sensitive employee situations, escalating to People Business Partners as appropriate.
Support employee separation processes in partnership with People Business Partners, People Operations, and Legal, ensuring compliant, timely, and empathetic execution.
Conduct exit interviews, synthesize themes, and share insights to inform retention, engagement, and manager effectiveness efforts.
Analyze people and performance data to identify trends, flag risks, and surface opportunities for additional support, training, or process improvements.
Provide backup support to People Business Partners as needed.

5+ years of HR Generalist experience, specifically in a SaaS or Edtech company
Experience directly supporting leaders and managers, including guidance on performance conversations, employee relations matters, and organizational change.
Demonstrated experience supporting high-performing teams in professional, fast-paced, performance-driven environments.
Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices; multi-state experience preferred.
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
Proficiency with Google Workspace and comfort navigating HR systems and data.

Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts.
Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th
Jan 1st).
Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.

Senior HR Generalist

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