Senior People Partner

Positionsenior People Partner

• OUR MISSION
• To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

• OUR CORE VALUES
• Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior People Partner leads day-to-day people partnership across assigned regions, translating BGCP’s people strategy into clear guidance, stronger manager capability, and consistent execution. Primary focus areas include compensation and performance management, employee relations, employee experience & engagement, and clear, timely communication, while also supporting other core People programs as needed; responsibilities may extend to additional initiatives as business needs evolve. This is a visible, cross-functional role that partners closely with the People Team and reports to the Chief People Officer.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships; translate goals into practical people plans and steady execution.
• Support annual compensation efforts and ongoing practices aligned to philosophy and equity.
• Support the cycle and strengthen manager capability; promote clear goals and consistent standards.
• Provide supportive, solutions-focused guidance to managers and staff; address concerns promptly, document appropriately, and strengthen team dynamics.
• Translate feedback into clear actions; champion recognition, growth, belonging, and a culture of joy.
• Support workforce planning, growth plans, and internal mobility; ensure day-one readiness.
• Use HR systems and metrics to surface trends, produce reports and recommend improvements; simplify processes.
• Provide clear, timely updates; collaborate cross-functionally and represent the People Team well.
• Uphold BGCP policies and applicable employment laws; model consistency and equity.
• Contribute to broader People initiatives as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in People/HR with HRBP/People Partner work (multi-site/nonprofit a plus).
• Demonstrated depth across compensation, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and communication.
• Able to build capability, navigate sensitive issues, and maintain sound judgment and discretion.
• Clear, concise writer and facilitator; turns complexity into practical guidance.
• Comfortable with HRIS and metrics; converts insights into action.
• Equity-minded, confidential, organized; effective amid change and ambiguity.
• Alignment with BGCP’s purpose and a collaborative, cross-functional working style.

Location

401 Pierce Road, Menlo Park, CA

Work Schedule

Generally, Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, however, flexibility is required to align with the organization's needs.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining both in-office and remote work. You are expected to adhere to the following schedule:

• In-Office Days: Currently Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated for in-person support of our Onboarding Days
• Remote Work: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are set aside for remote work and site visits. Even on days designated for remote work, you must maintain the flexibility to come in at any time to address employee relations issues, terminations, or other urgent matters that require in-person attention
• Flexibility: Please note that this schedule is subject to change, and adjustments may be made in alignment with organizational needs and evolving circumstances

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Status: Full-Time Salary
• Base salary range: $105,000–$125,000. Exact offer depends on skills, experience, and internal equity. 
• Health Benefits: 
• You are entitled to company-provided medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as life and long-term disability insurance paid at 100% by BGCP with additional buy up options beginning on your start date
• Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers contributions to the 401(k) plan 
• Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.