Job description
Our Mission and Opportunity
Early education is one of the greatest determinants of childhood outcomes, is a must for working families, and has lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel’s vision is high quality early education for every child. We pursue this by directly supporting teachers in the classroom, engaging parents in the development of their kids, and enabling the small businesses that make up the backbone of the $175 billion early education industry. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education, trusted by tens of thousands of providers and millions of educators and families.
Our Team
Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused. We embody our Leadership Principles in our work and culture. We are a fully remote team with employees across every time zone in the US. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer, Emerson Collective, Lowercase Capital, Mark Cuban, Notable Capital, and others.
Who You Are
Brightwheel’s vision is to deliver a high-quality early education for every child. Our people make this possible.
As Director of HRBPs and People Programs, you will lead our HRBP function and drive initiatives that make brightwheel a great place to work. You are motivated by creating a culture that attracts, retains and develops top talent, holds a high bar and celebrates extraordinary results, and fosters strong ownership and impact - all in service of our customers and mission.
You are an owner and driver of people and business outcomes, aligning people initiatives directly to business impact. You are a builder and problem solver with a strong nose for impact - knowing what will move the needle, when to be scrappy, and when to build systematically. You lead with clarity and care through growth and change.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a high-performing and engaged HRBP team: Hire, develop, and retain a talented team of HRBPs, and enable the team to focus in the highest-value areas for the business
- Design and scale high-impact programs and initiatives, e.g., talent engagement, growth and development, talent planning and performance cadences
- Partner with our leadership team: Shape talent strategies and practices that support business objectives and drive organizational success
- Leverage AI to increase efficiency and impact: Use AI to reduce manual work and scale People team support to our employees and the business
- Make data-driven decisions, applying people metrics (e.g., engagement data, attrition trends, other key talent metrics) to inform priorities and decision-making
- Scale internationally: Adapt our model to support a growing team in the US and internationally
- Accelerate strategic initiatives: Lead and/or support other strategic initiatives (e.g., change management, remote culture & engagement, total rewards strategy)
What You’ve Done
- Built and scaled high-performing and engaged teams; led effectively through periods of high growth and change
- Designed and scaled impactful programs (0→1 + enhancing/scaling)
- Served as a trusted partner to senior leaders, bringing an ownership mindset, sound judgment, and a data-driven approach to decision-making and execution
- Leveraged AI to increase team efficiency and deepen impact
- Embodied brightwheel’s leadership principles in how you operate
$147,000 - $217,000 a year
Competitive Earnings:
Brightwheel offers competitive compensation, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. We set standard compensation ranges based on function, level, and geographic location. If you have questions about the compensation band for your region, please ask your recruiter.
Equity & Ownership:
We believe in empowering our employees as stakeholders in brightwheel’s success. As an equity holder, your financial upside grows alongside the company’s achievements, offering a truly meaningful and compelling long-term opportunity.
Premium Benefits & Wellness Support:
We want our team members and their families to thrive. We support this through:
–Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits typically valued at $15,000+, with brightwheel providing high coverage for both employees and families
–Generous Paid Parental Leave for growing families
–Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and relax
–401(k) Enrollment to help you plan for the future
–Monthly Remote Productivity Stipend
Brightwheel is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
