HR Business Partner - Internal Candidates Only

About the role

Virginia Commonwealth University is searching for a collaborative and experienced HR Professional responsible for providing both strategic vision and operational execution of human resources services within the Office of the Provost. This position is a member of the HR Shared Services leadership team and serves as a trusted advisor for employees, managers and senior leadership. As a true business partner, the HR Business Partner is responsible for mastering an understanding of the overall mission of the Office of the Provost and executing a human resources function in support of those goals as well as the University’s service delivery model. Direct Reports: N/A. This position is open to internal candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on HR issues and participate in the decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
• Provide advice and guidance on complex and confidential matters including contract development and execution; performance management; and employee relations issues.
• Identify organizational needs of the Office of the Provost and plan, resource, and execute programs and strategies to address areas identified either directly or through strategic partnerships and collaboration with experts across the University.
• Identify, plan and execute process improvement projects to increase efficiency and effectiveness of HR programs.
• Facilitate training sessions to support the needs of assigned service areas.
• Make recommendations on, initiate, and finalize HR actions around position management (revisions and establishments), staff compensation, and employment (postings, hiring proposals, new hire onboarding).
• Participate in the HR community by attending HR Professional Committee meetings, career community events and VCU HR trainings for HR Professionals.
• Participate in special projects as identified in support of the Office of the Provost and VCU’s Great Place policy and University service delivery model.
• Team members must demonstrate a passion for supporting individuals in an academic environment and create and sustain a culture of appreciation.
• The HR Professional must possess strong consultative skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a multi‑faceted organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in business administration, management, public administration, human resources or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience working in a HR position advising, guiding and consulting with senior leaders, managers and employees.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a multi‑faceted organization.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills to problem solve and develop solutions.
• Broad and deep HR technical expertise in all facets of HR including employment and recruiting, compensation, performance management, employee relations, etc.
• Proven ability to influence, guide, direct and consult with HR professionals and leadership.
• Ability to translate changing business objectives to effective HR strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply HR policies, state and federal regulations and protocols.
• Strong facilitation abilities (large and small group).
• Outstanding customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all individuals within a dynamic community.
• Resourcefulness with the ability to adapt to change and ambiguity