Degreed is the upskilling platform that connects learning to opportunities. We integrate everything people use to learn and build their careers—skill insights, LMSs, courses, videos, articles, and projects—and match everyone to growth opportunities that fit their unique skills, roles, and goals. Degreed exists to discover, empower and recognize the next generation of the world's expertise.

Degreed’s People Team is looking for an exceptional, driven, and competent People and Culture Partner to support our functions as we rapidly scale and grow. The People and Culture Partner will provide strategic direction to our leadership, ensure we drive and execute our people initiatives, enhance our processes, and approach challenges with creativity and a solutions-oriented mindset.

The ideal person will be based in the US Eastern Time Zone.

Day in the Life

• Consult and advise on people matters, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development
• Proactively guide all levels of the organization to promote a positive employee experience
• Empower our people leaders through coaching on leadership behaviors, communication, and feedback strategies
• Lead with warmth and competence to build credibility and trust among employees and people leaders
• Support people processes including the semi-annual performance snapshot, succession planning, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and engagement survey
• Support change management efforts around culture and new programs
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict other tasks as assigned and is subject to change at any time.

Who You Are

• 3-5 years experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization and exert positive influence
• A desire to collaborate and cultivate relationships across teams
• Comfortable in an environment with changing priorities and evolving processes and systems. Can adapt quickly to changes
• Open to new ideas and committed to continued learning and personal development

What Sets You Apart

• Experience partnering with people leaders in an entrepreneurial start-up environment
• Experience partnering across different business functions including sales teams, marketing, finance, technology, and business operations

Total Rewards at Degreed

We believe your best work happens when you have a complete life balance, and Degreed gives you the support and flexibility to make that happen. Degreed is committed to delivering a comprehensive benefits program that provides the support you need. At the time of this posting, this role is eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available)
• Dental and vision plans for you and your family
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Company equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match
• Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility)
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year
• Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything)!
• One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable
• Monthly internet and phone stipend
• Monthly wellness stipend through Twic