Pearson
HR Business Partner
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $80K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ December 15th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders to support HR needs.
- Collaborate with HR teams to develop HR initiatives and analyze data for strategic improvements.
- Advise on conflict resolution, performance issues, and coordinate with legal and school boards on employment matters.
- Lead leadership coaching, provide feedback, and drive succession planning and talent development.
- Assist in workforce planning including staffing, promotions, job descriptions, and recruitment.
- Requires 1-2 years of HR experience and a degree preferably in Human Resources or related field.
- Strong technical and software skills, high emotional intelligence, and excellent communication abilities are essential.
- Compensation range is $60,000 - $80,000 with eligibility for an annual incentive program.
- Supports virtual K–12 education platforms such as Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy.
- Fully remote position within Pearson's Virtual Learning organization.
HR Business Partner Full Description
Pearson Virtual Schools delivers high-quality, accountable online education solutions for K-12 students, families, and school districts. Through platforms like Connections Academy, Pearson Online Academy, and Pearson Virtual Classroom, we're expanding access to quality education and helping students thrive academically and personally.
About the Role
We're seeking a Human Resources Partner (HRP) to support a portfolio of virtual schools across the U.S. This fully remote role serves as a strategic advisor and central point of contact for school leaders and staff, providing expert guidance in workforce planning, employee relations, leadership coaching, and HR strategy.
What You'll Do
Strategic Partnerships
Build strong relationships with school leaders to anticipate and support HR needs
Collaborate with HR teams to develop and implement initiatives aligned with company goals
Analyze data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements
Partner with training teams to assess and deploy development programs
Employee Relations
Advise managers and staff on conflict resolution, communication, and performance issues
Coordinate with legal counsel and school boards on employment-related matters
Monitor turnover and satisfaction metrics, and implement retention strategies
Manage performance assessment programs and disciplinary procedures
Leadership Coaching
Support leadership development through data-driven action plans
Provide regular feedback and coaching to school leaders
Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives
Workforce Planning
Assist with staffing and promotion strategies during budget cycles
Create job descriptions and manage position changes
Participate in recruitment efforts, including interviews and candidate evaluations
Ensure effective HR communications across teams
What You'll Bring
1-2 years of HR experience in the above areas
Degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field
Strong technical and software skills
High emotional intelligence and attention to detail
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $80,000 - This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .
Applications will be accepted through until the 2nd January 2026 . This window may be extended depending on business needs.
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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job:
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