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# Human Resources Business Partner at Lightspeed Systems

- **Company:** Lightspeed Systems
- **Location:** Austin Texas, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lightspeedsystems/jobs/7809067003

## Job description

At Lightspeed Systems, we protect students and empower schools. We give district leaders the visibility and control they need to keep learning safe, secure, and effective -and we need an HR Business Partner who can roll up their sleeves, build scalable people practices, and show up as a true strategic partner to our Sales and Marketing teams.

This is not a "keep the lights on" HR role. You'll own the full HRBP relationship for two fast-moving, revenue-driving departments - and you'll be a key player in how we modernize and strengthen our People function from the ground up.

You'll be part strategist, part coach, part process architect, part trusted confidant - and 100% focused on making Lightspeed a place where great people do their best work.

NOTE: This position is hybrid and requires several days onsite each week at our Austin, Texas headquarters. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

## WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Be a true partner. Own the HRBP relationship for both departments - sitting at the table with leaders, understanding their goals, and making sure our people practices support getting there. You'll be the go-to for workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and the hard conversations that need a skilled, empathetic hand.
- Support the full employee lifecycle. From job posting to exit interview, show up as an engaged, consistent presence – conducting stay interviews, supporting managers through employee relations issues, and helping us build a culture people want to stay in. Make things work better. Identify inefficiencies in HR workflows and fix them. Whether it's automating an onboarding step, building a cleaner offboarding process, or designing a repeatable performance review workflow - you see process gaps as opportunities, not annoyances.
- Use AI like it's part of your toolkit - because it should be. Actively use AI tools to do your job better: draft and refine job descriptions, analyze engagement trends, summarize exit interview themes, build scalable HR templates, and more. We're not asking you to be an engineer - we're asking you to be curious and current.
- Help us build the infrastructure. We're actively improving how our HR function operates - systems, documentation, communication, and repeatability. You'll be a key contributor: helping us move from "we've always done it this way" to "here's the smarter, scalable version."

## WHAT YOU BRING

- 3–5 years of HR experience, with meaningful time as an HRBP or in a generalist role with real business partner exposure
- Demonstrated experience supporting sales and/or marketing teams - you understand the unique culture, pace, and compensation dynamics of a revenue-driving org
- Working knowledge of sales compensation structures - variable pay, commission plans, quota design, and how they connect to motivation and retention
- A process improvement mindset - you've looked at an HR workflow and rebuilt it, not just flagged it
- Comfort with HR technology and genuine curiosity about AI - you're not waiting for a workshop to figure out how tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or other AI platforms can make you sharper. You’re also familiar with HRIS, ATS, Performance Management, and L&D platforms. Knowledge of Jira is a plus
- Strong communication skills - you can simplify complex HR concepts for a skeptical sales manager, write a crisp policy, and navigate a difficult conversation with equal confidence
- Self-starter energy - you don't need a detailed roadmap to make progress. You see what needs doing and you do it

## NICE-TO-HAVES

- Edtech or SaaS background - if you already understand our world, you'll ramp faster and contribute sooner
- Experience with HRIS platforms, ATS tools, and HR automation
- Familiarity with building or overhauling HR processes in a scaling company
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification, preferred

## WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

- Your work will directly support the people who protect millions of students in classrooms every day - the mission is real, and it shows up in how we work.
- You'll have a front-row seat to modernize and rebuild an HR function - with the autonomy to actually shape it.
- You'll join a smart, driven, mission-focused team that cares deeply about both impact and each other.

## ABOUT US

With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, UK, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices. Learn more at [www.lightspeedsystems.com](http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/).

We love our employees, and we show it. Our benefits and perks are built to support your overall wellbeing—at work and beyond. Offerings vary by country.

## ABOUT OUR ATX HQ

If your role includes spending time onsite, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more.

- 15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms
- Snacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week
- A state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
- Physical therapist onsite regularly
- Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots
- Pet-friendly office environment
- A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun

All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)

Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.

## About Lightspeed Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lightspeed Systems provides a unified platform of safety, device management, and analytics solutions that help K‑12 schools optimize learning while protecting students and networks.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; funding details not publicly available)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Brian Thomas (CEO & Co‑Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: K‑12 education technology (EdTech)
- **Target customers**: K‑12 school districts and educational institutions (B2B, primarily in the United States and expanding internationally)
- **Mission/purpose**: “To help schools make technology easier and safer” – delivering visibility and controls that keep kids safe, networks secure, and budgets optimized so everyone can focus on teaching and learning.

## Products & Services
- **Lightspeed Filter™**: Web filtering solution that provides visibility and control of every digital interaction on and off the network, protecting students from cyber risks and distractions while ensuring compliance.
- **Lightspeed Alert™**: Proactive school safety solution that monitors online activity for self‑harm, violence, bullying, and more, with real‑time alerts and an optional 24/7/365 human review service.
- **Lightspeed MDM™**: Mobile device management for iOS and macOS devices, enabling over‑the‑air deployment, policy management, and real‑time device tracking.
- **Lightspeed StopIt™**: Anonymous reporting system for safety, misconduct, or compliance concerns, empowering school leaders to intervene early.
- **Lightspeed Signal™**: Integrated insights on app, device, and network issues to minimize classroom disruptions and streamline IT support.
- **Lightspeed Insight™**: Analytics and workflow platform that provides visibility into edtech usage, compliance, license costs, and ROI.
- **Lightspeed Classroom™**: Classroom management tool that gives teachers visibility into student screens and controls to minimize distractions, close tabs, and focus learning.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Trusted by 28 of the 50 largest U.S. school districts; serves tens of thousands of schools and protects tens of millions of students.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (private company)
- **Growth Signals**: 25+ years in operation; expanding internationally (GM, International role on leadership team); recent focus on responsible AI use in schools; growing headcount with remote and office roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated platform**: A single vendor offering filter, safety monitoring, MDM, classroom management, and analytics – reducing complexity for districts.
- **Deep K‑12 specialization**: 25 years of experience in the education sector, with solutions designed specifically for school environments.
- **Compliance expertise**: Helps schools meet federal, state, and local regulations for safety, data privacy, security, AI, and accessibility.
- **Scale & trust**: Adopted by large districts and recognized for privacy protection with industry‑recognized certifications.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI safety & governance**: Making AI safe, managed, appropriate, and reported in schools.
- **International expansion**: Growing presence outside the U.S. under GM Colin McCabe.
- **Proactive safety & mental health**: Expanding tools like Lightspeed Alert and StopIt to address rising concerns around student well‑being.
- **Operational efficiency**: Helping schools manage technology with small teams and tight budgets through automation and integrated insights.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & impact**: “A place where you can make a difference every day – and have fun doing it.” Employees are passionate about supporting schools and student well‑being.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Two physical offices (Austin, TX and other locations) plus remote employees worldwide. Many roles are listed as REMOTE (e.g., Strategic Account Director, Executive Assistant).
- **Benefits**: Great medical/dental/vision, FSAs and company‑funded HSA, company‑matched 401k, life & disability insurance, competitive pay, parental leave, generous PTO, holiday closure from Christmas to New Year, fully stocked kitchens, catered lunches, on‑tap cold brew, games, office gyms, and new MacBooks.
- **Recognition**: Honored in Built In’s Best Places to Work in Austin based on benefits, cultural programs, and remote opportunities.
- **Engineering culture**: Fast‑paced, collaborative, casual but focused. Open roles include Software Engineer (AI Native), QA Engineer, Business Analyst, and Solutions Engineer.

## Sources
1. [lightspeedsystems.com](https://www.lightspeedsystems.com/about/) – About page (history, mission, team)
2. [lightspeedsystems.com](https://www.lightspeedsystems.com/) – Product overview (Filter, Alert, MDM, StopIt, Signal, Insight, Classroom)
3. [lightspeedsystems.com](https://www.lightspeedsystems.com/about/careers/) – Careers page (benefits, culture, awards)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lightspeedsystems/) – Open positions (remote/hybrid, roles)
5. [lightspeedsystems.com](https://www.lightspeedsystems.com/about/leadership-team/) – Leadership team (founder, C‑suite, international GM)

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