HR Specialist

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First CultureAscend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.What You'll Do As a Human Resources (HR) Specialist at Ascend Learning, you will be instrumental in fostering a high-performance culture and supporting our HR initiatives. You will collaborate with senior level Human Resource Business Partners and business leaders to align HR support with strategic objectives, contributing to the development and success of our workforce. This role offers the opportunity to grow your HR skills and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven organization.WHERE YOU’LL WORK This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred.How You’ll Spend Your Time • Assisting in the implementation of HR strategies that support business objectives.• Collaborating with HR team members on recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations.• Providing HR support to employees on various topics and resolving issues.• Collecting and analyzing HR data to inform decision-making.• Ensuring compliance with labor regulations and company policies.What You'll Need • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other areas combined with relevant work experience is preferred, equivalent experience required• 2+ years of experience in an HR support role• Strong knowledge of HR functions including employee relations, performance management and talent development• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks• High level of discretion and ethical approach to HR• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team• HRCI or SHRM HR certification preferredBenefits • Flexible and generous paid time off• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance• 401(k) employer matching program• Parental leave• Wellness resources• Charitable matching program• Hybrid work• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)• Community outreach groups• Tuition reimbursementFostering A Sense of Belonging We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.About Ascend Learning As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students, and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.