Human Resources Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

The Human Resources Business Partner will play a critical role in developing and maintaining effective working relationships between Human Resources and Academic Affairs. This position will report directly to the Sr. Director of HR Partnerships and Labor Relations and provide support specifically to the Academic Affairs Unit with a dotted line to the Vice Provost for Administration and Finance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement HR business plans for university units aligned with the overall University strategy and direction.
  • Provide direction and tools for Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Department Heads to assess changing skill set needs and skill gaps.
  • Build and maintain personal credibility throughout responsibility areas to effectively provide advice and counsel.
  • Provide proactive guidance and coaching in bringing front-line employee relations and labor relations matters to successful resolution.
  • Partner with central employee and labor relations staff on complex matters and lead investigations related to such matters.
  • Develop partnerships with unit HR and Business leads to foster open communications and information sharing.
  • Remain current on employment law and compliance and participate as required in MCAD and EEO issue resolution.
  • Provide cross-coverage and back-up support for other HR Business Partners and their assigned organizations.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Seven (7) years of progressive HR experience in Specialist, Business Partner, or other HR areas.
  • A Master's Degree in Business, HR, or other related field or a JD will count towards two (2) years of the required experience.
Ability to develop and execute talent management, performance management, employee relations, and labor relations programs at every level of the enterprise.Ability to plan and implement major change initiatives for the enterprise or for the HR Function.Executive presence, ability to formulate, present, and execute complex strategies, policies, and programs. Excellent overall business acumen.Superior verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be a collaborative HR professional and team player.Knowledge and ability to apply complex concepts, practices, and procedures within the general business, academic, and human resources environments.Ability to promote ideas and proposals persuasively, including with the use of data and analysis as appropriate.Ability to cultivate influential and credible relationships with Vice Chancellors and Deans across the campus.Ability to resolve difficult and personal employee, student, or leader issues in a composed, professional, and confidential manner.Ability to assess and effect the balance required between University policies and practices, human resources operating principles, the identified business need, and the needs of the staff member or student.

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