Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Tuskegee University : Job Details

Position DetailsTo create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.Position Information Position Title Senior Human Resources Business Partner Status Full Time Job Summary The Senior HR Business Partner serves as the primary point of contact for all HR related matters for the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS). Serves as a strategic partner for unit leadership. Proposes and executes human resources' initiatives that support the strategic priorities of stakeholders in the areas of classification, compensation, recruiting, hiring and onboarding, rewards and recognition, professional development, performance management and employee relations, engagement and culture, and workforce and strategic planning. Ensures consistency in the application of policies throughout areas served.Essential Job Duties Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with unit leadership and teams to develop strategies that drive productivity and growth. Ensure that HR initiatives are aligned with overall University's objectivesWork Environment Enhancement: Assist with designing and implementing strategies to create a work environment where employees can thrive, enjoy their roles, and pursue growth opportunitiesCollaboration: Work closely with assigned units to manage key HR functions such as talent acquisition, employee performance management, compensation and rewards, and career developmentPerformance Analysis: Analyze performance metrics, including employee retention and experience data, to identify areas for improvement and drive enhancementsIssue Resolution: Collaborate with assigned units to address and resolve workspace and employee relations issuesCompensation and Rewards: Assist with employee rewards and compensation policies to ensure competitiveness and fairnessEmployee Lifecycle: Assist with understanding the employee life cycle and knowing how to engage with employees and managers in each stage of the employee life cycle. Ensuring to attract the right candidates, optimize employee experience, and ultimately improving productivity and performance at the University.Human Resources Information System (HRIS): Work closely with assigned department units to ensure employees are entering into HRIS. Monitor and ensure salary and benefit information is entered into HRIS correctly and timelyReporting: Assist with creating and maintain standard human resources reportsStrategy Development: Develop and refine HR strategies and policies to ensure alignment with business needsGuidance and Mentorship: Provide expert advice and mentorship to executives and leaders on enhancing employee productivity, retention, engagement, and relationshipImprovement Recommendations: Offer suggestions to resolve technical issues and optimize the University's structure and frameworkIssue Management: Oversee employee relations metrics, diagnose issues, and address root causes to resolve challengesOther duties: Work closely with CHRO to establish a succession plan and workforce plan. Perform other duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Seven to ten years of human resources experience in two or more human resources functional area: benefits, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and/or training
• At least two (2) years of working experience in employee rewards and compensation strategies
• At least two (2) years of working experience in employee management
• At least one (1) year of working experience in succession planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human resources experience in a higher education environment
• Certified HR Professional

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to prepare and analyzing data and figures
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds

Skills and Attributes Knowledge of:

• Federal, state, and local employment compliance regulations
• Computers to include Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Skills:Strong organizational and time management skills

• High attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective interaction with University's executives and managers
• Exceptional analytical skills for succession planning and workforce planning

Ability to:

• Objectively and professionally coach employees and management through complex, confidential, and difficult employee
• Recognize problems and issues and then propose and implement effective solutions informed by judgment that is consistent with organizational policies, practices, and standards while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations
• Adapt successfully to changing situations and environments while dealing with shifting priorities, assignments, and workloads
• Persist positively in the face of unexpected difficulties
• Build and maintain effective and constructive relationships
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity in dealing with people
• Work cooperatively with others toward common objectives, demonstrate respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivate positive relationships with other associates, and provide guidance and support to others
• Engage in a continuous process of self-development, identifying and addressing learning and development needs to enhance own performance

Posting Detail Information Posting Number S746 Will this position required travel? YesWill this position required night, weekend, and after hour work? YesWill this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? NoNumber of Vacancies 1 Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date 10/16/2024 Close Date 12/16/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.

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