HR Business Partner

POSITION SUMMARY:  

 Working under the direction of the Executive Director of HR, this position performs a broad array of activities related to benefits, payroll, recruitment and general HR administration.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Fosters and builds trusted advisor relationships with assigned Division leaders.
2. Manage complex People & Talent projects and practices across the College.   
3. Analyzes staffing trends, key metrics, and compliance requirements in partnership with the broader HR organization to develop and implement strategies for employee retention. Leverages human capital reports (i.e., turnover, exit survey results) to assist in workforce staffing and planning with clients.  
4. Collaborates with hiring managers to assist with planning, organizing, and leading recruitment tasks and projects resulting in attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining diverse talent.
5. Contributes to the continuous improvement of People & Talen processes, policies and procedures.
6. Must serve as an expert and follow College policies and procedures to ensure compliance, while staying abreast of federal and state laws and regulations.
7. Coordinates annual open enrollment for benefits and provide benefit orientations throughout the year.
8. Report new hire and wage compliance to the Office of Attorney General – Child Support Division.
9. Maintains employee files regarding compensation updates including benefit deductions or additions in College's payroll system.
10. Evaluates and implements trainings that will assist employees in obtaining information and understanding College benefits and other related incentive program.
11. Perform salary calculations for recommended candidates for hire by compiling and analyzing previous employment history and utilizing College's pay schedule.
12. Responsible for onboarding new hires by ensuring federal, state, and local documentation compliance.
13. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

 Minimum Education/ Training/ Experience:   

Associate's degree in human resources or business management AND three (3) years of Human Resources Generalist experience required.  

 Preferred Education/ Training/ Experience: 

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business management and three years of benefits and or compensation in an educational setting are preferred.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic principles and procedures of public human resources administration.
• Benefits, compensation, unemployment benefits, FMLA and organizational development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
• Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of human resources administration principles and practices.

 WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:  

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.