Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary / Basic Function :

Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) are assigned to work with various client groups (colleges / divisions / units) and work closely with leadership to provide proactive and strategic HR consultation to help meet the business needs of the university. This is done through strategic workforce planning (including succession planning and compensation review), employee relations / performance management, talent acquisition and engagement, as well as organizational development and implementation of university-wide programs. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field and 8 years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of strategic HR practices including workforce planning, compensation, employee relations, talent acquisition and organizational development.
• Integrity and judgement necessary to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Good judgment, diplomacy, and objectivity to effectively and appropriately make decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop relationships, gain the respect of customers, and to effectively manage the client group relationships.
• Experience coaching all levels of management in the areas of conflict management, employee development and employee relations issues.
• Aptitude to define problems, identify trends, collect data, and establish facts to draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively with employees at various levels of the organization to identify and implement HR solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd) : 10% Organizational Development

Works with other HRBPs and university personnel to provide training and development expertise to programs at both the client group and university level.

5% University-wide Programs

Compiles data, reports and / or metrics as requested.

5% Other duties as assigned