Executive Business Partner

We are looking for an Executive Business Partner (EBP) to join our US People & Culture team. This position will be hybrid out of our Thousand Oaks, CA office with 2-3 days per week in the office. The Executive Business Partner provides organizational and administrative support to AVP-level leaders across People & Culture (North America), Global Total Rewards & HR Operations, and Corporate Communications. The EBP will serve as a liaison with internal and external clients to ensure clear communication and project coordination. The EBP will oversee projects and initiatives related to the workplace and the employee experience.

• Provide support for global delivery while addressing regional needs by assisting with projects aligned to business priorities. Ensure follow-up actions are completed to support timely and efficient project completion.
• Develop, improve, and maintain administrative systems, identifying areas for ongoing improvement and opportunities for process or report automation where applicable. Track and report outstanding tasks, monitor progress, and ensure completion of assigned activities and projects. Work with the Executive Business Partner - UK People & Culture to align processes and increase efficiency.
• Manage daily administrative functions, including scheduling internal and external meetings, coordinating expenses, organizing events, and arranging catering. Responsible for preparing and distributing agendas, pre-read materials, minutes, and action items.
• Responsible for schedule management, preparing communications, prioritizing deliverables, coordinating travel arrangements, administering expense reports and invoice processing, and maintaining records as well as confidential documentation.
• Assist the People & Culture team with administrative tasks while coordinating with Finance to handle and process critical personal and contractual information in strict compliance with confidentiality protocols, including matters related to charitable giving initiatives and invoicing.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance and concierge services to the broader US People & Culture team and other designated areas as required.
• Build strong relationships across all business areas and levels.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

• Experience as an executive assistant or in a support role to senior leaders, preferably in human resources or people & culture.
• Highly skilled in project management, service coordination, and event organization.
• Proven organizational and prioritization abilities, complemented by outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with maturity and discretion.
• Demonstrates proactive initiative, precision, and strong organizational skills, effectively setting priorities and consistently delivering multiple projects and tasks ahead of deadlines.
• Effective communication, relationship management and social skills.
• Good understanding of technology and proficiency at establishing and establishing automated workflows.
• Strong influencing skills: including ability to influence up.
• Commercially focused drive to help achieve company objectives.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We'd love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.