HR Business Partner

3 months ago

Lynchburg, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic support and guidance to departmental leadership, acting as the primary HR leader and liaison for designated departments. The HRBP builds rapport and credibility with department leaders, analyzes talent trends, and develops and implements HR solutions for departmental talent needs. The HRBP provides HR policy and employment law guidance, advocates for department needs, and provides day-to-day performance management guidance to departmental leaders. They facilitate and conduct trainings on various HR and talent topics, and maintain a high level of business literacy relevant to the areas they support. The ideal candidate is emotionally intelligent, self-motivated, persuasive, possesses advanced strategic thinking skills, maintains an advanced knowledge of HR policy and employment law, and builds strong relationships with others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide strategic support and counsel to department leadership in personnel management, talent development, and organizational planning contexts and initiatives.
  • Provide HR policy and employment law guidance and clarification to department leaders and administrators.
  • Offer day-to-day performance management guidance to departmental leaders in areas including employee coaching, counseling, professional development, disciplinary action, and feedback.
  • Build rapport and credibility with department leaders and administrators through regular meetings, working to learn the “language of the business” and remain an accessible and trusted advisor and point of contact.
  • Lead and facilitate local delivery of HR solutions to departments alongside of HR specialist staff.
  • Act as primary HR leader, advisor and liaison for designated departments.
  • Develop and implement strategic HR solutions and training for assessed departmental talent needs.
  • Analyze and monitor various talent trends and patterns amongst departments supported using data and metrics.
  • Support departmental talent needs by advocating for and articulating department needs in HR policy and program development contexts.
  • Maintain an effective level of business literacy as it relates to the assigned department’s organizational position, culture, midrange plans and overall vision and objectives.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering both LU’s and HR’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSEducation and Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations situations, navigating workforce management contexts, or leading teams.
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
  • Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Problem Solving

  • Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities
  • Required to travel to local and campus locations.
  • May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
  • Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
  • Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
  • Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONSWork Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

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