HR Business Partner

Tennessee State University Office of Human Resources invites applications for the position of HR Business Partner. The Office of Human Resources serves as a trusted partner to all TSU employees and managers for resolving questions, conflicts, and issues that arise in the workplace. We are dedicated to (1) enhancing the quality of employee working environments; (2) fostering effective communications between employees and managers; and (3) providing strategic support to employee- and performance-based issues. The Office of Human Resources serves as a neutral resource that takes a collaborative approach to delivering proactive and strategic resolutions that benefit the University.

About the role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic partner to university leaders by providing expert guidance on HR policies, guidelines, and practices. Key duties include collaborating with management to develop talent strategies, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and resolving employee relations issues while aligning HR objectives with the university’s overall goals. The HRBP will serve as a liaison between the HR Total Team and specific university departments, offering support in performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning to deliver results that contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department and the University. The HRBP will be assigned to serve various university departments and their affiliated units (assigned departments and affiliates may vary).

Responsibilities

• Offer consultation, facilitation, and resolution strategies to managers for employee-related workplace issues
• Assist in the interpretation, explanation, and clarification of University policies and procedures as well as key employment-related laws to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce legal risks
• Resolve employee issues and grievances and conduct unbiased investigations
• Assist supervisors with performance-based actions, corrective action and planning, and disciplinary actions
• Effectuate the development and deployment of organizational development and performance management procedures
• Collaborate with the specialty areas of the Office of Human Resources to ensure that employee concerns are addressed and managerial processes are effectuated
• Capture and present key workforce data (i.e., hiring, engagement, succession planning, retention) to identify and develop solutions and inform HR programs and policies
• Participate in new employee orientation with HR policy guidance
• Report on relevant business units and business leaders
• Participate in the development of a solid HR strategic plan for talent acquisition
• Review HR strategies, policies, and agenda and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Make recommendations to assigned University business units
• Perform other duties and complete projects as assigned or requested

Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Build credibility with clients by providing insight and guidance on HR or broader business issues, including advising deans, department heads, and managers on HR-related matters, supporting their strategic goals, and ensuring HR initiatives align with the university’s mission
• Build strong business relationships and partnerships with line management
• Act as a point of contact for managers and employees regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
• Ensure all HR policies, programs, and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Provide consultation on organizational design, structure, and change management to improve effectiveness and achieve business objectives
• Develop and monitor HR metrics to track progress and measure the success of programs related to culture, engagement, and talent
• Implement and manage talent development strategies, including performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development
• Understand training needs and develop programs
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as presentation skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or other business-related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience spanning multiple HR functional areas in people management, strategic planning, and HR practices or some college and 10 years of progressive HR experience
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or other business-related field preferred
• PHR, SPHR, or other HR certifications preferred
• 10+ years of HR industry experience, preferably with a growing organization, in resolving complex employee relations issues through performance management

Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week
• Days to be worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• 12 months per year (fiscal year)

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Annual leave (vacation)
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible benefits plans