Regional HR Business Partner - West Region

Job Overview The Regional HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on people-related matters to drive organizational effectiveness and business results. Acting as a partner to leadership, this role delivers best-in-class HR support for assigned departments, ensuring alignment between people strategies and business objectives. This position is instrumental in helping people managers achieve results by leveraging expertise in development and coaching, knowledge of HR best practices, and deep understanding of business priorities to maintain a performance-driven and engaging culture in a rapidly growing company. The HR Business Partner helps leaders anticipate challenges with data-driven recommendations and expert strategic and technical HR advice that improves performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness, becoming a trusted advisor on all people matters. Responsibilities Embed yourself within your assigned department, understanding their priorities, challenges, and people needs in order to translate them into action from a People perspective that supports the business as it grows; serve as a trusted partner and advisor to the team’s senior leadership (e.g., Directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders).Provide expert guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to support business objectivesLead and advise on all aspects of performance management, including coaching managers on effective feedback, development conversations, promotions, and addressing performance issuesAnalyze workforce data, metrics, and trends to develop strategic recommendations that proactively address systemic issuesPartner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring needs based on deep understanding of current and future business requirementsCollaborate with specialized HR team members to create, implement, and evaluate integrated HR solutions and programs aligned with both business objectives and strategyEnsure compliance with relevant legal requirements and provide policy interpretation as neededSupport change management initiatives by developing communication plans and managing stakeholder engagementWork directly with managers and employees to improve working relationships, resolve conflicts, build morale, and increase productivityIdentify training needs and partner with key stakeholders to design and implement effective development programsContribute to continuous improvement of HR solutions, programs, and policiesMaintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information and complex HR matters Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a Human Resources Business Partner roleComprehensive knowledge across HR disciplines: compensation strategies, organizational development, employee relations, talent management, performance systems, and federal/state employment regulationsSHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR certification preferredProven business acumen with demonstrated ability to translate organizational objectives into effective people strategiesAdvanced consulting capabilities and experience influencing executive leadershipStrong analytical skills, including expertise in leveraging HR metrics and data to inform strategic decisionsExceptional communication and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levelsDemonstrated success in leading change management initiatives through organizational transitionsIn-depth understanding of employment legislation and contemporary HR best practices Minimum Travel Expectation: Minimum travel requirements are outlined below; however, additional travel may be required as needed based on business needs, team support, meetings, events, or other job responsibilities. Employees should assess and plan for the possibility of travel beyond the stated minimum. West Region Local campuses (within driving/commuting distance of your home base): Monthly visits to each campus.Existing West Region academies: At least two visits per year (minimum one-day stay).Primarily work Monday–Friday during core business hours, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends to align with academy operations and community events. Why Join AoPS This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The hiring range for this position is $105k - $120k. Here are some things you can look forward to: Impact: This role will directly shape our culture of excellence, enabling Art of Problem Solving to develop talent while we grow our business impactFlexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible schedulingBenefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental, and Vision plansFuture Planning: 401(k) with company matchQuality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserveEase of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego) Background Check Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Work Authorization Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B. About AoPS Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem-solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.