Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated departments and/or colleges. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP also assists with training and development for the university community, including, but not limited to development, presentations, and coordination.

1. Employee Relations

Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Also provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Conducts regular meetings with respective business units. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

2. Data Coordination

Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, training programs, and policies.

3. Policy Oversight

Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. Creates and updates policies as necessary.

4. Collaboration

Conducts regular meetings with respective business units. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Provides guidance and input on departmental restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.

5. Training

Identifies training needs for departments and assists with the development and facilitation of the training as applicable. Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

6. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent decision making, critical thinking skills, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build/foster strong trusting relationships and develop solutions to achieve results
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Strong internal and external customer service focus
• Drives quality and productivity of team to deliver a consistent excellent employee experience
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to understand business goals and recommend innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and development
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, human capital management systems, and knowledge management tools
• Ability to work in a rapid and complex changing work environment
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to manage high volume of cases and calls with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience of progressively responsible human resources experience including some experience resolving complex employee relations issues and/or training and development.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree – will accept compensating years of experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a higher education environment. PHR/SPHR certification or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.

Physical Demands

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job, such as those associated with a professional office environment. Individuals will be exposed to varying levels of lighting, including blue-light associated with computer work, minimal to moderate noise level, and controlled temperatures. The individual will be exposed to normal and expected physical demands and hazards associated with ground and/or air travel.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift at least 10lbs routinely.

• Must be able to navigate an office setting.