HR Business Partner

2U partners with leading colleges and universities to deliver the world’s best online degree programs. Our Platform, a fusion services and technology, enables schools to attract, enroll, educate, support and graduate students around the world. Our company culture is united by our No Back Row® philosophy; the idea that when we each lean in and do our part, we are better individually and collectively.

We are looking for individuals passionate about transforming higher education and joining an innovative team dedicated to disrupting the existing education model.

* Advise and support managers to support employee relations matters. * Recommend and deliver disciplinary action to employees in conjunction with the manager, when applicable. * Guide managers through the performance improvement process and coaching opportunities. * Provide ongoing coaching to employees on documented performance management concerns. * Conduct formal investigations, personally handle or guide resolution on a variety of complex ER matters * Enhance existing performance improvement initiatives across the organization. * Implement a performance management system to cascade company goals through the departments to individual goals. * Advocate for our company culture. Ensure culture is the central tenet in the choices we make and the advice HR provides to the company in maintaining a culture of accountability and trust. * Research new and creative training content for manager training programs. * Implement company policies and procedures to ensure best practice and compliance with company and the operations of partner universities. * Create and run HR reports out of the HRIS system. * Very frequent travel to the Landover, MD office will be required for the first 6-8 months in the role

* Bachelor’s degree required; degree in HR, Business or Communications preferred. * 4-7 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. * 2-3 years’ experience conducting formal investigations and handling complex ER issues * Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. * Strong customer service background. * Familiarity with HRIS systems or reporting tools. * Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change. * Strong leadership skills. * Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels. You should have the ability to approach each scenario from all perspectives * Focused on achieving defined results and exceeding goals and objectives. * Ability to bring out other people’s potential and talents. * Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.