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As the Associate HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the HR Business Partner team in delivering HR services to assigned departments, gaining experience in aligning people strategies with business objectives. This role works under the guidance of the Manager of Business Partnership to develop expertise in providing HR support that enhances organizational effectiveness. You'll learn how to partner with people managers to implement HR best practices while developing business acumen and HR expertise. The Associate HR Business Partner will assist in analyzing workforce data, supporting talent initiatives, and contributing to a positive work culture. This role provides a growth path toward becoming a strategic HR advisor who can independently drive performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness. The Associate HR Business Partner will: 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) Help implement organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives under supervision Support performance management processes by preparing materials, tracking completion, and helping managers administer effective feedback and development conversations including coaching managers on effective feedback, development conversations, promotions, and addressing performance issues Collect and organize workforce data and metrics to help identify trends and contribute to reports and recommendations Partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring needs based on deep understanding of current and future business requirements Partner with specialized HR team members to learn about integrated HR solutions and programs while helping with implementation Help drive change management initiatives by helping prepare communications and supporting stakeholder engagement activities under the guidance of senior HR team members Address employee relations issues and escalate complex matters, by collaborating with all stakeholders Build knowledge of relevant legal requirements and provide basic policy information, escalating complex interpretation as appropriate Help coordinate and deliver training programs Contribute ideas to improve HR processes and programs Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information Minimum Travel Expectation:  West Region: Local campuses (within driving/commuting distance of your home base): Monthly visits to each campuss Non-local campuses (outside driving/commuting distance): Two-day stay per campus for new campuses and one-day stay per campus for existing campuses. Primarily work Monday–Friday during core business hours, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends to align with academy operations and community events. If not based in headquarters, travel to AoPS’ San Diego headquarters for roughly one week per quarter to attend team & company events. The ideal candidate has: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or specialist role Basic knowledge of HR disciplines including organizational development, employee relations, diversity initiatives, performance systems, HR compliance, and federal/state employment regulations SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR certification preferred Interest in developing business acumen and understanding organizational objectives Basic consulting and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and interpret HR data and metrics to inform strategic decisions Demonstrated success in lea