Manager, HR Business Partner

Overview

Manager, HR Business Partner

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The Manager, Human Resources Business Partner – Employee Relations is the institution's lead expert in employee relations and a strategic HR advisor within the Medforth Global Education shared services model. This role requires a decisive, resilient professional who partners with university leadership and HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to deliver both strategic and operational HR support. The position focuses on employee relations, investigations, workforce planning, organizational design, compliance, and change management as RVU transitions to a shared services environment.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary advisor and subject matter expert on employee relations, leading complex investigations and providing guidance on grievances and performance management, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely outcomes.
• Coach and equip managers to handle day-to-day employee relations issues, developing skills in conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management to reduce reliance on HR for routine matters.
• Partner with senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies that align with institutional priorities and strengthen employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and anti-discrimination regulations.
• Administer Colorado FAMLI program, including notification of payroll deductions, employer contributions, and employee education.
• Manage unemployment insurance claims, prepare documentation, and represent the organization in hearings when required.
• Partner with legal counsel to mitigate risk and ensure rigorous compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify risks, inform leadership decisions, and develop action plans.
• Provide HR policy guidance and deliver training to managers and employees.
• Collaborate with the Director, Talent on talent management and talent acquisition programs.
• Act as a liaison between RVU leadership and HR COE to align initiatives with institutional culture and goals.
• Support change management efforts related to the shared services and HR COE rollouts, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and faculty, ensuring consistency and professionalism.
• Develop, administer, and analyze exit surveys to drive retention and engagement strategies.
• Manage HR projects with accountability for timelines, resources, and successful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Qualifications

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The anticipated salary range for the Manager, HR Business Partner is $90,141.65 to $106,049 per year. The final salary offered may vary and will be determined based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education of the successful candidate. This information is provided per Colorado local law.

We Are

About University Support Services, LLC

University Support Services LLC (USS) is an affiliate of St. George\'s University (SGU), a leading provider of international medical education. SGU students and faculty come from 151 countries to the island of Grenada, located in the West Indies. Our purpose is to support SGU to deliver best in class education for all SGU students. We put a special focus on the growing global need for diverse high-quality medical and healthcare professionals. USS is pivotal in positioning SGU as a premiere medical degree institute through its student-facing as well as functional support teams.

USS is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States (including veteran status) or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.

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