Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides complex HR support for school/s departments and Senior Business Partners with executing the employee initiatives that equip various stakeholders in their complex needs around operations business strategy and organizational growth. Supports diverse HR processes provides initial guidance on HR matters and drives the implementation of HR programs. Leads members of HR to solve problems by combining consulting agility with strong institutional experience and deep HR expertise this role will ensure effective and smooth execution of HR policies/practices and initiatives that align with the Universitys strategic goals. Leads team members who serve as active catalysts for employee relations workforce planning recruitment and alignment for consistent practice around how employees are managed and opportunities for them to grow and flourish. May provide guidance and help with budget related planning.

Job Description

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partners with academic and administrative leaders to develop and implement people strategies that advance institutional objectives operational efficiency and academic excellence.
• Advises and consults with deans department chairs and/or managers on a wide range of HR topics including performance management faculty and staff development workforce planning total rewards organizational design and employee engagement.
• Anticipates workforce trends and proactively identify human capital needs leading initiatives that address retention engagement and evolving skill requirements within the academic and administrative workforce.

Program Implementation and Change Management

• Oversees the local implementation of HR programs and processessuch as performance management talent reviews and succession planningensuring alignment with university policies and values.
• Partners with unit leadership to plan and execute organizational changes with significant people impact (e.g. reorganizations realignments or reductions in force) ensuring transparent and compliant processes.
• Serves as a change champion by facilitating communication adoption and long-term integration of institutional HR initiatives and strategic projects.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Serves as a liaison between assigned schools/departments the HR Solutions Center and the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR services across the university.
• Collaborate with CoE teams to tailor and implement HR solutions that address the distinctive needs of academic and administrative units.
• Provides feedback and insights to CoE teams regarding HR policies programs and knowledge base resources to promote continuous improvement and institutional relevance.
• Partners with Finance and administrative business officers to align workforce and budget planning ensuring responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
• Engages with campus partners (e.g. Faculty Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Learning & Development Employee Relations) to connect leaders with appropriate HR expertise and institutional resources.

Data Analysis and Insights

• Monitors and interprets HR metrics and dashboards (e.g. headcount turnover diversity faculty/staff demographics) to identify trends and inform data-driven decision-making.
• Analyzes HR data specific to schools and departments to provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic and operational goals.

Policy Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Helps in leading CoEs on HR policies processes and knowledge base content to improve accuracy and accessibility. Maintains awareness of employment laws and university policies to ensure compliance and effective policy interpretation.
• May lead and support change management efforts and serve as a change champion for HR and organizational initiatives. Helps manage downstream impacts of HR initiatives to support effective implementation and alignment across the organization.

Communications and Engagement 10%

• Leads and supports unit-specific communications regarding HR initiatives policy updates and key processes. Collaborates with leaders to design and implement engagement strategies that strengthen workplace culture foster inclusion and enhance faculty and staff retention.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.

• The work is normally performed in the offices located across the universitys will be activities that require trips to many University offices and offsite locations.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Human Resources (8 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting senior academic or administrative leaders through complex organizational and workforce changes.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Society for Human Resource Management

Work Experience:

University Setting Or Large Complex Organization With A Matrix Structure (5 Years)

Skills:

Adaptability Business Oriented Confidential Data Handling Consulting Customer Service Data Analysis Design Thinking Flexibility HR Legal Compliance Human Resources Compliance Human Resources Key Performance Indicators (HR KPIs) Human Resources Policies Impact Analysis Interact with All Levels of Management Interpersonal Management Multiple Project Management Oral Communications Organizational Planning Priority Management Problem Solving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supervision Talent Acquisition Teamwork Written Communication

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84200.00 - $148500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies detailed benefits and eligibility please visit: StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.