Human Resources Business Partner

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $78,496.00 - $105,974.00

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) develops strategies that align with organizational objectives and culture by working with executive and mid-level leaders and the general employee population. The HRBP serves as primary HR contact and serves as a credible and trusted advisor to assigned client groups.  The position serves as an advisor to management on human resource-related issues. The HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent with a focus on workplace trends and analytics while anticipating HR needs both for local and remote employees.  The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Executes all duties and functions of an HRBP within the HR team and assigned client groups which includes management of employee relations, support of client group initiatives (talent development, succession strategies), consult with leaders and employees, an obtain desired outcomes and agreed upon objectives.
• Formulate and implement employee relations and communication programs to ensure high employee morale, performance and retention.
• Coaches managers and employees to resolve issues. Develops strategies to prevent similar issues.
• Supports management in forecasting and planning talent requirements in line with the function/business strategy.
• Partners with Compensation to prepare position descriptions. Coordinates with Recruiting.
• Deploys HR programs, facilitates adoption by client groups, and reinforces for long term positive impact.
• Communicates client needs to other HR functions and determines required HR services.
• Participates in cross-functional improvement teams.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of workplace trends within the groups, the thematic employee related challenges experienced across the organization and opportunities for organizational improvement.  Synthesizes, analyzes and reports the information to HR and unit leadership.
• Partner with the Organizational Talent & Development (OTD) team to create and deliver management training in areas including interviewing, performance management, discipline, and policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required; Master’s preferred
• Five to eight years of HR related experience.
• Two to five years’ experience in a strategic HR role supporting complex or matrixed organizations.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR is highly preferred.
• Experience providing service to a remote workforce preferred.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred.
• All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Technical / Functional Skills / Competencies

• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws. 
• Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the university and oneself.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational development, change management, employee development, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Ability to actively listen to customers’ circumstances, issues, expectations and needs using patience, attentiveness and positivity, as well as attention to details.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with client group leaders to ensure a strong partnership, trust, and aligned vision of success.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management and change management skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand a transitioning organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be unbiased and unwavering in ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain and build strong positive working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, administrators, students and the general public. 
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software related to Human Resources Information Systems.

Travel: Occasional travel for conferences as needed

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.