Manager, People Experience Business Partner (DallasPlano)

At PowerSchool we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible and a career with us means youre joining a successful team committed to engaging empowering and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our People Experience (PX) team leads PowerSchools human-resources function equipping and encouraging PowerSchoolers to reach their potential while driving business results. The PX team manages the organizations global workforce infrastructure; supports the overall employee experience; and attracts develops and retains talent.

Description

PX Business Partners help align the organizations people strategy with our overall business strategy. They partner with senior leadership through specialized knowledge that helps create policies and programs in line with our goals and objectives.

The Manager People Experience Business Partners is a strategic HR leader responsible for guiding a team of PX Business Partners and partnering directly with senior business leaders across multiple business units. This role drives alignment between PX strategy and business priorities leads organizational design and change initiatives and ensures excellence in talent management workforce planning and employee experience. The ideal candidate is a people-first leader with strong business acumen capable of influencing at the executive level and developing high-performing PXBP teams.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

Team Leadership & Strategic Alignment

• • Lead and mentor a team of PX Business Partners supporting multiple business units.
  • Ensure PX strategies are aligned with business goals and priorities.
  • Provide strategic HR consultation to senior leaders and executives.

Organizational Design & Change Management

• • Diagnose organizational gaps and lead redesign efforts process improvements and change initiatives.
  • Guide leaders through restructuring acquisitions and global transformation programs.
  • Influence adoption of talent and organizational initiatives across business units.

Talent Management & Development

• • Lead talent management efforts including succession planning leadership development and capability building.
  • Partner with leaders to design development programs for high-potential talent.
  • Facilitate talent reviews and career development conversations.
  • Coach leaders to enhance team dynamics feedback culture and leadership effectiveness.

Workforce Planning & Analytics

• • Analyze workforce trends and business metrics to inform strategic workforce planning.
  • Use data to identify retention risks engagement opportunities and organizational health improvements.
  • Contribute to long-term talent pipeline and succession strategies.

HR Program Execution & Collaboration

• • Collaborate with PX Operations COEs and Talent Acquisition to deliver scalable PX programs.
  • Provide compensation guidance for promotions salary reviews and job leveling.
  • Benchmark practices internally and externally to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Support for IC-Level PXBPs

• • Ensure alignment of IC-level PXBPs with business unit strategies.
  • Sponsor development programs and stretch assignments for PXBP growth.
  • Coach ICs on stakeholder engagement and change leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant and related work experience.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing small to midsized teams or functional areas.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives and leading HR strategy across complex business units.
• Strong background in organizational design change management and talent strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Advanced communication and executive influence capabilities.
• Proficiency in workforce analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Deep understanding of employment law and compliance across regions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through ambiguity.
• Experience with global HR programs and cross-cultural collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy benefits Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $108100 - $139000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicants skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures degrees and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process please let us know by emailing

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