Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

The Senior Manager, HR Business Partners is a highly strategic and influential role, providing advanced HR leadership and guidance to the Nelnet Diversified Services (NDS) Executive Team. This role will leverage their extensive HR expertise and business acumen to align talent strategies with business goals, drive organizational development, and support a high-performance culture and lead a team of HR Business Partners.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a key advisor to NDS senior leadership, influencing business strategy through expert HR insights and providing recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness and workforce planning. Lead a team of HR Business Partners to provide coordinated and consistent support across the NDS team.Organizational Design & Development: Lead the development and implementation of organizational design initiatives, restructurings, and cultural transformation programs to support evolving business needs for NDS.Change Management: Drive large-scale change management efforts, leading initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other significant business transformations.Talent Strategy & Leadership Development: Develop and execute talent management strategies, including succession planning, and leadership development for key leaders.Associate Relations & Risk Management: Provide counsel on complex associate relations issues, partnering with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks and ensure fair and consistent treatment across the organization.HR Analytics & Metrics: Utilize advanced HR analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and support business cases for talent initiatives, workforce optimization, and retention strategies.HR Policy Development & Compliance: Ensure the organization’s HR policies are compliant with labor laws and reflect best practices. Lead initiatives to update or develop policies in response to changing business or legal requirements.Performance Management & Associate Engagement: Drive performance management for NDS, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving associate engagement through data-driven strategies.Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Collaborate with compensation and benefits teams to develop competitive compensation strategies, ensure market competitiveness, and align rewards with business objectives.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Lead DEI strategy development and execution, partnering with senior leadership to create an inclusive work environment and address gaps in diversity and representation.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS in HR) or professional certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR business partnership, organizational development, and executive-level advisory. Must have led a team of HR Business Partners.

Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations and the ability to translate business objectives into impactful HR strategies.

Coaching & Mentorship: Experience coaching and mentoring HR professionals and business leaders to drive performance and leadership development. May also be required to have experience leading an HR team to drive a unified HR strategy for a large/complex business unit.

Influence & Leadership: Strong ability to build relationships, influence key stakeholders, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives.

Change Leadership: Proven experience leading large-scale change management initiatives, with a focus on improving organizational agility and resilience.

Advanced Problem Solving: Expertise in addressing complex associate relations, performance, and organizational challenges, with a focus on long-term solutions.

HR Expertise: In-depth knowledge of HR laws, regulations, policies, and best practices, especially in the areas of employment law, compensation, and talent management.

Analytical & Data-Driven: Ability to leverage HR metrics and analytics to inform decisions and provide data-driven insights on workforce planning and talent strategies.

Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and influence decision-making.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.  

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.