Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The ideal candidate will have a passion for all the generalist roles, including staffing and retention, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, performance coaching and management. This role will report to the HR Director for Student Affairs and serve as a trusted partner and advisor to managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Consult with managers on fundamental compensation-related matters (salary actions, bonuses, supplemental pay, assignment of employees to job titles), consulting with more senior HR team members and/or central compensation team on moderately complex matters as needed.

• Support the area's salary planning program to meet school/unit and university guidelines.

• Consult with managers on fundamental disability/leave and workers’ compensation matters (eligibility, process, accommodations), consulting with more senior HR team members or subject matter experts on moderately complex matters as needed.

• Educate and train managers to meet the university's guidelines.

• Advise managers on interim staffing plans resulting from team member absences.

• Consult with managers on fundamental employee labor relations matters (corrective action, investigations, workplace accommodations, wage/hour, layoffs, terminations).

• Educate and train managers to meet university guidelines.

• Contribute to the development of surveys and initiatives to assess and support a positive work environment for employees and managers.

• Support the development of surveys and initiatives to assess and support a positive work environment for employees and managers.

• Support fundamental functions, and record retention.

• Generate and explain standard reports (turnover, movement, accrual usage, etc.) to managers regarding their teams, utilizing human resources expertise to provide analysis and recommendations.

• Educate and train managers on creating and sustaining a positive work environment for their teams.

• Support the education and training of managers to foster a positive professional development experience for employees seeking growth.

• Monitor accuracy of transactions completed by junior team members. Process fundamental transactions and train others as needed on a case-by-case basis.

• Facilitate initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two human resources areas, including: employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, training and development, performance coaching and management, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated understanding of group dynamics, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, and influencing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent consulting skills including understanding business and staff needs, offering solutions and following up to facilitate a successful outcome.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training.
• Able to adapt style in observance of others’ needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite and human resource information systems.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools, such as Zoom, Slack, Box, SmartSheet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial psychology, or related field.
• Experience conducting position/classification reviews, salary analysis, and training.
• Experience in higher education.
• Strong service orientation and experience supporting employees, teams, and managers.
• HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP).