Human Resources Generalist / Business Partner, UMKC Human Resources

About the role

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support senior leaders, managers, and employees. The HRBP will act as a strategic advisor, foster a welcoming and dynamic culture, and pursue continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Understands goals, objectives, and priorities of assigned College, School, or Division; identifying how HR can support and help drive business and organizational goals.
• Uses data to help identify areas for improvement and drive progress.
• Serves as a liaison between the College, Schools, and Divisions (CSDs) and the Office of Human Resources, providing high-quality, business-focused, and strategic-level advice, guidance, and support.
• Supports unit workforce planning & design by evaluating both current and future staffing needs in coordination with leadership.
• Aids and guides managers to finalize hiring needs and collaborates with recruiters to fill campus vacancies; may participate in the interviewing and negotiations process.
• Drives assigned business unit accountability to provide engaging onboarding experiences to set employees up for success.
• Oversees performance review/appraisal process, including training and communication with employees and managers.
• Recommends training or professional development in consultation with specialists and facilitates succession planning discussions to build people pipeline.
• Implements, communicates, and ensures compliance with Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations to mitigate risk.
• Advises managers on employee relations matters such as coaching employee behavior and discipline, consulting with senior management when appropriate, and consulting with specialists when appropriate.
• Participates in disciplinary procedures and develops appropriate supporting documents.
• Proactively identifies and creatively solves problems to address workplace conflict.
• Collaborates as an inclusive and enthusiastic team player with the HR team and assigned CSDs to promote employee engagement and a positive work environment.
• Partner with managers and Compensation and Classification Specialist to conduct job audits, compensation analysis, and Position Classification Questionnaire (PCQ) completion; including requests for pay changes.
• Advise leadership on change management & organizational effectiveness opportunities, methods, and tools.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• At least 5 years of experience as an HR generalist or strategic partner.
• Extensive knowledge of HR legal and regulatory requirements, current HR trends, and best practices.
• Experience with building relationships, exercising sound judgment, thriving in high-pressure and fast-paced environments, and collaboratively solving problems.
• Ability to provide professional and compliant feedback to all levels within the university, including individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders.
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Experience using data to inform decision-making.
• HR Certification is preferred.