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Risepoint is hiring a Vice President, People Business Partnering. This leadership role involves partnering with the COO and operational leaders to develop and execute talent strategies that support rapid growth, operational excellence, and organizational scaling. The role requires influencing senior executives, driving organizational change, mentoring the People team, and building scalable people systems.

Highlights

Lead strategic business partnering with COO and operational leaders to align talent strategies with growth objectives.
Design and implement workforce planning and people-centered decisions to enhance performance and scalability.
Drive organizational effectiveness by balancing agility with process discipline while challenging legacy thinking.
Mentor and develop junior People team members to build a high-performing function.
Guide leadership through change and promote a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence.
Require management consulting experience of at least two years early in career.
Support diverse and inclusive workforce within a company focused on expanding access to higher education.
Comprehensive benefits including PTO, multiple medical plans, retirement with company match, parental leave, and wellness programs.
Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, and programs for professional development.

Vice President, People Business Partnering Full Description

Vice President, People Business Partnering

US - Remote

Full time

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

The Vice President, People Business Partnering is a strategic, high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and executing bold, forward-thinking talent strategies that drive operational excellence and fuel rapid growth. Partnering directly with the Chief Operating Officer and their leadership team, this role is perfect for a results-oriented talent leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

Success in this role requires someone who is both visionary and hands-on—comfortable influencing senior executives, navigating ambiguity, and building the scalable people systems and infrastructure needed to support a growing, dynamic business. As the organization expands, this role may evolve to lead and grow the People Business Partnering function.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

Act as a thought partner and challenger to the COO and operational leaders, bringing a strong point of view on talent, structure, and leadership requirements to enable effective scaling.
Design and deliver talent strategies that anticipate growth, drive performance, and support operational excellence.
Serve as a force for alignment and accountability—guiding leaders to make bold, people-centered decisions that drive enterprise-wide impact.
Lead workforce planning initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen team connectivity, and ensure the people strategy evolves with the business.

Scaling Through Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

Introduce structure and process without slowing innovation—striking the right balance between agility and discipline to keep teams focused and high-performing.
Challenge legacy thinking and coach leaders through change. This role isn’t about preserving the status quo—it’s about driving evolution and unlocking potential at every level.

Team & Capability Building

Mentor and develop junior People team members, fostering a high-performing, resilient, and responsive function.
Champion a build-versus-buy approach when scaling the team—knowing when to create capabilities from the ground up and when to bring in external expertise.
Create a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence within the People function and beyond.

This Role Is for You If You:

Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and are energized by solving complex organizational challenges.
Are not afraid to push leaders outside their comfort zones to drive growth and clarity.
See yourself as a builder, architecting scalable people practices that drive long-term success.
Balance strategic vision with tactical excellence and can flex between the two as needed.
Want to be a part of a company scaling for impact and know how to mobilize talent to accelerate business outcomes.
Have worked in a management consulting role for at least two years earlier in your career.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Original Job Description

Vice President, People Business Partnering

US - Remote

Full time

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

Act as a thought partner and challenger to the COO and operational leaders, bringing a strong point of view on talent, structure, and leadership requirements to enable effective scaling.
Design and deliver talent strategies that anticipate growth, drive performance, and support operational excellence.
Serve as a force for alignment and accountability—guiding leaders to make bold, people-centered decisions that drive enterprise-wide impact.
Lead workforce planning initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen team connectivity, and ensure the people strategy evolves with the business.

Scaling Through Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

Introduce structure and process without slowing innovation—striking the right balance between agility and discipline to keep teams focused and high-performing.
Challenge legacy thinking and coach leaders through change. This role isn’t about preserving the status quo—it’s about driving evolution and unlocking potential at every level.

Team & Capability Building

Mentor and develop junior People team members, fostering a high-performing, resilient, and responsive function.
Champion a build-versus-buy approach when scaling the team—knowing when to create capabilities from the ground up and when to bring in external expertise.
Create a culture of growth, accountability, and excellence within the People function and beyond.

This Role Is for You If You:

Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and are energized by solving complex organizational challenges.
Are not afraid to push leaders outside their comfort zones to drive growth and clarity.
See yourself as a builder, architecting scalable people practices that drive long-term success.
Balance strategic vision with tactical excellence and can flex between the two as needed.
Want to be a part of a company scaling for impact and know how to mobilize talent to accelerate business outcomes.
Have worked in a management consulting role for at least two years earlier in your career.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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