Senior Director, Talent Business Partners & Employee Relations

Senior Director, Talent Business Partners and Employee Relations Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Role Type: This is a full-time position. About the Team At College Board, the Talent team is the engine behind our people, who in turn power our mission to positively impact millions of students worldwide. We are a dynamic, close-knit group, as passionate about supporting our ~2,000 employees as we are about shaping the future of education. Our impact as a mission-driven organization is clear, yet in a rapidly changing world the challenges ahead are more complex than ever. That is why our work in Talent matters. We are not simply supporting employees; we are empowering them to rise to these challenges and do the most meaningful, high-impact work of their careers. Guided by a clear philosophy, we focus on the end user, use data to solve problems, innovate boldly, and communicate directly and honestly while having fun along the way. Our aim is to build high-performing teams, foster strong and accountable leadership, and create the conditions for every employee to thrive. Together, we help every employee do what matters most with clarity, consistency, and purpose. About the Opportunity The Senior Director, Talent Business Partners and Employee Relations (SD, TBPER) leads a team of experienced talent strategists and the Director of Employee Relations to ensure that College Board's people strategies and practices strengthen leadership, drive organizational performance, and enable every team to deliver on our mission. This role bridges strategy and execution, ensuring TBPs are effective strategic partners to senior leaders, while also resolving people challenges swiftly, fairly, and consistently through strong alignment with theTalent Enablement, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Operations teams. This is a role for a strategic operator and people leader- someone who can zoom out to drive organizational alignment and culture, and zoom in to coach, build, and manage a high-performing, mission-driven team. The role ultimately ensures that: • Our most senior leaders have trusted, strategic talent counsel. • People issues are resolved quickly, fairly, and consistently. • Our Talent Business Partners operate as a cohesive, high-performing team. • Our talent systems are aligned, integrated, and enable seamless execution across the employee lifecycle. The SD, TBPER manages a team of six Talent Business Partners and one Director of Employee Relations, while personally serving as the TBP for key executive leaders. The SD will spend their time on the following: Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team (40%) • Manage, coach, and develop a team of six Senior Directors (TBPs) and one Director of Employee Relations, ensuring excellence in partnership, strategy, and execution. • Model College Board's Operating Principles and Manager Expectations, ensuring the team leads with clarity, accountability, and focus. • Build a collaborative, data-informed, and impact-oriented culture within the TBP team. • Create clear standards of excellence for how BPs partner with leaders and deliver talent strategy across the organization. • Ensure the Employee Relations function provides timely, consistent, and fair resolution of complex people issues, freeing BPs to focus on organizational performance and strategy. Serve as a Trusted Talent Partner for key Executive Leaders (20%) • Act as the primary TBP for key executive leaders, to be determined, offering strategic counsel on leadership effectiveness, organization design, workforce planning, and talent development. • Build deep, trusted relationships with senior leaders, influencing decisions that strengthen organizational performance and leadership culture. • Anticipate challenges and proactively offer solutions that balance business needs, culture, and employee experience. Drive Strategic Alignment Across Talent Functions (30%) • Partner withTalent Enablement (learning, performance, and career growth), Talent Acquisition (talent recruitment) and Talent Operations (benefits, Talent Generalists) to ensure consistent, connected, and forward-looking talent practices. • Create systems and norms that enable seamless collaboration between TBPs, Enablement, TA, and Operations, particularly in workforce planning, internal mobility, and leadership development. • Institute relevant data collection and use talent data and insights to inform organizational priorities, succession planning, and talent pipeline development. • Ensure talent decisions and practices are consistent with our OPMEs and reinforce fairness, simplicity, and strong performance. Advance Organizational Health and Culture (10%) • Identify systemic issues and opportunities across divisions; design and drive cross-functional interventions that improve clarity, accountability, and engagement. • Translate data from engagement surveys, performance trends, and feedback loops into actionable plans for leaders. • Champion a healthy culture that balances high performance with inclusion, belonging, and well-being. About Our Process Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. While the hiring process may vary, strong candidates may find themselves part of: resume review, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks. All Talent Team Roles at College Board Require: • A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities. • A drive for excellence and impact: the ability to solve complex problems, make data-informed decisions, prioritize what matters most, and continuously improve through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. • Exceptional learning agility as evidenced in the ability to give and receive timely, respectful feedback; continuous improvement through iterative learning and user input; and embrace of technologies such as AI. • A collaborative and empathetic approach: the ability to work across differences, foster trust, and contribute to a culture of shared success. • Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal. The Talent Business Partners and Employee Relations Role Requires: An exceptional people leader and strategist who thrives at the intersection of organizational design, leadership development, and team performance. The ideal candidate brings the following: • Exceptional record of achievement; demonstrated success advising executive leaders on complex organizational issues and leading through change. • Strong business acumen, systems thinking, and data fluency. • Deep understanding of organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee relations. • Exceptional judgment, discretion, and communication skills- able to influence and collaborate across all levels. • At least 15 years of strategic talent work experience, including direct management of senior level business partners or other Talent leaders. • SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification. • Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices. What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation • The hiring range for this role is $120,000-$180,000. • Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. • We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. • We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. You'll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it's like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. Apply tot his job