HR Business Partner Learning & Employee Relations

Job Description

OE/HR has an outstanding opportunity for HR Business Partner to join their team.

About this Opportunity:
Reporting to Assistant Vice Chancellor of OE/HR the HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic and consultative human resources professional providing guidance training and operational support to managers supervisors and employees across a broad range of HR functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitation and Training (50%)

• Design develop coordinate and deliver training programs curriculum and learning solutions related to HR and organizational initiatives with a primary focus on performance management employee development workplace communication and supervisory practices.
• Collaborate with the Organizational Development Specialist to support the development and delivery of training and professional development programs
• Facilitate training using a variety of methods including classroom-style instruction coaching micro-learning and other blended learning approaches.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials tools and resources that support skill development strengthen core competencies and promote effective people management practices.
• Assess participant feedback and evolving organizational needs to continuously improve training content delivery methods and learning outcomes.
• Provide orientation guidance and training to supervisors and managers on performance evaluation procedures use of forms and application of relevant UW policies and processes.
• Compile maintain and update campus-wide performance evaluation guidance and related resources in accordance with job classification specifications and UW requirements.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify training needs and recommend practical scalable learning solutions.
• Promote inclusive thoughtful training practices that contribute to a respectful and supportive workplace culture.

Employee Relations (25%)

• Advise supervisors and managers on corrective action termination probationary period rejection trial service rejection and layoff processes in accordance with UW policy union rules applicable procedures and employment laws.
• Counsel managers and supervisors on disciplinary matters procedural employment issues appeals mediations and separation processes.
• Assess reported incidents and conduct timely thorough reviews or investigations as appropriate in compliance with Executive Order 81 and with a strong emphasis on sound judgment documentation and confidentiality.
• Attend meetings between supervisors and staff members as requested to provide HR guidance and process support.
• Assist in preparing editing and organizing corrective action documents development plans disciplinary materials separation letters and related correspondence.
• Coordinate pre-determination meetings and prepare separation documentation and agreements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Process and communicate reduction-in-force notices for Professional Staff and grant-funded classified positions as needed.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed in matters involving sensitive employee relations actions and separations.
• Provide guidance regarding available employee assistance and support resources when appropriate.

Performance Management (20%)

• Manage and monitor processes related to employee performance management including automated tracking and reporting.
• Send reminders to supervisors regarding probationary period end dates for classified staff and support timely completion of related actions.
• Review performance evaluations as received and provide comments edits and recommendations to supervisors as appropriate.
• Assist management and employees in addressing job performance concerns and support effective performance improvement efforts.
• Ensure Professional Staff evaluations are completed prior to the annual merit review period.
• Serve as the point of contact for distribution communication and management of the merit process.
• Help supervisors create individual development plans and performance improvement documentation as appropriate.

Administration (5%)

• Coordinate logistics for training sessions workshops meetings and related activities including materials scheduling and support as needed.
• Maintain training resources tools and related systems or inventories as applicable.
• Serve as a backup resource for leave of absence inquiries including:

- Personal leave of absence

- FMLA

• Reasonable accommodation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Education Instructional Design Organizational Development or related field.
• At least four years of professional experience in human resources training facilitation learning and development employee relations or related field within higher education environment.
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in performance management employee relations and workplace coaching.
• Experience designing and delivering training for adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UW policies HR processes and/or unionized work environments.

Working Conditions:

• Open workspace environment that may include noise and visual distractions.
• Occasional early morning or evening work with advance notice.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.