Human Resources Human Resources Partner

Position SummaryThe Human Resources Partner provides comprehensive human resources support to assigned University departments and administrative units. This position serves as a trusted resource to managers and employees by delivering guidance on a broad range of human resources functions including employee relations recruitment performance management policy interpretation onboarding and collaboratively with leaders across the University the Human Resources Partner helps foster a positive employee experience while ensuring consistent application of University policies and employment practices. The role also partners closely with other Human Resources team members to support strategic initiatives and deliver responsive high-quality HR Duties & ResponsibilitiesEmployee Relations & Performance Management:Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned departments responding to employee and manager questions regarding HR policies procedures and employment practices. Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters including coaching conflict resolution corrective action performance concerns and policy interpretation. Partner with managers throughout the performance management process including performance evaluations performance improvement plans and employee development discussions. Assist in resolving workplace issues while promoting fair consistent and legally compliant employment practices. Maintain confidential employee records and documentation in accordance with university policies. Recruitment and Staffing:Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support the recruitment process with HR team recruitment activities including candidate screening and interview managers with developing and updating job descriptions to ensure accurate representation of position responsibilities and Development & Engagement:Partner with the Department Head to support employee learning initiatives and required compliance employee engagement by supporting initiatives that foster a positive inclusive and collaborative workplace managers on effective leadership practices employee development and performance Operations & Compliance:Maintain accurate employee information within Dayforce HR Acuity and personnel records while ensuring and apply University policies employment practices and applicable federal state and local employment with Payroll Benefits Onboarding Recruitment and other Human Resources functions to ensure consistent service with HR projects process improvements audits reporting and other departmental Responsibilities:Perform additional duties assigned contributing to the overall success of the HR Skills Abilities & Other AttributesRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in an HRBP Generalist or comparable HR role. Demonstrated knowledge of employee relations performance management recruitment and employment law. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws including FMLA ADA FLSA Title VII EEO and related employment regulations. Strong interpersonal consultation conflict resolution and relationship-building skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing responsibilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); experience with Dayforce preferred. Preferred QualificationsHuman Resources experience in higher education. SHRM-CP PHR or other Human Resources certification. Bilingual language Working ConditionsOccasional additional hours may be required to support operational needs special projects or business travel between University locations may be required.