JUNIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER, Human Resources

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering HR solutions that support business needs and objectives of both assigned client groups and HR office in partnership with HRBPs including change management employee engagement workforce planning and organizational development initiatives. The Jr. HRBP may be assigned to participate in various University task forces and/or internal work teams for HR projects to assess provide input and recommendations. Identify needs for policy revisions draft language and present recommendations to Employee and Labor Relations team and other interested parties for their consideration and input.
• Consult with both academic and administrative management in assigned areas providing employee relations guidance when appropriate including on general areas of departmental efficiency and compliance e.g. policy interpretation and/or process improvement. Act as a point of contact for employees and managers for routine HR queries.
• In consultation with department leaders and HR Liaisons in assigned client areas provide expert guidance for critical performance and disciplinary concerns employment actions and change initiatives. Assist managers in the preparation and delivery of performance feedback including formal and informal coaching disciplinary actions and the performance appraisal process facilitating conflict resolution between employees and/or manager and ensuring compliance with university policies and employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations into areas of misconduct policy violation and inappropriate practices by individuals and within departments including interviewing parties involved gathering evidence or data and writing reports and communication to involved parties and management regarding outcome of investigation including disciplinary procedures if applicable. The position may also collaborate in investigations with other partners such as the Department of Public Safety Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance and the Office of the Provost.
• Assist in delivering HR solutions that support business needs and objectives of both assigned client groups and HR office in partnership with HRBPs. The Jr. HRBP may be assigned to participate in various University task forces and/or internal work teams for HR projects to assess provide input and recommendations. Identify needs for policy revisions draft language and present recommendations to Employee and Labor Relations team and other interested parties for their consideration and input. Supports the administration of the Universitys collective bargaining agreements and assists the Labor Relations directorate and managers in the handling and administration of grievances at the initial stages as needed.
• Serve as the principal case manager for employees out on leave (PMFL accommodation workers compensation etc.) and communicate status updates to HRBPs and applicable departments.
• Provide support to the Improving with You (IWY) Data Analyst with the collection of exit and stay information from staff including conducting exit and stay interviews in accordance with a standardized protocol.
• Provide necessary administrative assistance to the employee and labor relations office including but not limited to scheduling preparing correspondence organizing and maintaining electronic files proofread and edit reviewing volunteer applications customer service etc.
• Maintain records management systems personnel files and develop and improve processes for filing protection and retrieval of records and assuring compliance. Collect and compile necessary information needed to create separation agreements and RIFs from SAP.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

Communication. The ability to effectively exchange information with stakeholders. Able to communicate via written correspondence telephone or video online media and face to face and tailoring the message appropriately to the medium used and the audience. Also able to give clear and complete presentations and engage varied audiences. Compliance. Ability to manage the processes related to compliance by following regulatory guidelines. Knowledge of related compliance data/workflow data/table administration and report generation. Must possess knowledge of relevant employment laws. Cultural Understanding. Able to demonstrate respect for and engage with people of diverse backgrounds to create a stronger community. Customer Service. High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with management team members and current and prospective staff and faculty. Provides clear and timely information and answers to questions following up as necessary or being able to refer an individual to a more appropriate team member. Able to empathize with others and understand the various perspectives that individuals bring to a situation and address those perspectives. Decision-Making and Judgment. Ability to make recommendations and/or decisions regarding resolution of employee related problems or issues by using sound analysis and judgment that is consistent with University policies practices government law or regulation. These recommendations and/or decisions must be consultative in nature and ensure that the recommended HR solutions are in compliance with local state and federal laws and regulations University policies and practices as well as principles of modern management. Must have ability to handle confidential materials with discretion. Human Resource Knowledge/Expertise. Must possess the knowledge of principles practices and functions of human resources management. Special emphasis on knowledge of principles and procedures for performance management coaching conflict management compensation and benefits HR systems and transactions. Organizational Skills/Project Management. Must possess strong organizational skills evidence of self-motivation demonstrated ability to plan schedule and work both independently and in teams to set priorities and to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to manage multiple complex HR situations and recommend reasonable solutions. Monitor progress in projects and plans and adapt appropriately to changes or challenges. Communicates workload and status of projects effectively and timely is well organized and manages assignments to a successful conclusion. Technology. Ability to use appropriate software for efficient completion of work objectives. Knowledge of core computing systems such as word processing managing files and records stenography and transcription designing forms and other office procedures and terminology. Have a working knowledge and understanding of database tools; Microsoft Office 365.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Psychology or related field; or equivalent demonstrated work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in HR or related roles or 5 years in absence of degree; internship experience considered.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with occasional travel to various sites or business units.
• Hybrid work option available depending on business needs.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.