Human Resources Business Partner - Academic Affairs

HR Support

Provides HR support by fostering positive employee relations, resolving complex workplace issues, and conducting thorough investigations. Partners with supervisors to guide performance management, goal setting, and staff development planning. Supports departmental operations by ensuring accurate personnel processing and alignment with university policies. Collaborates with divisions on workforce planning, HR initiatives, and integrating employee development into long-term organizational strategies. Serves as the first point of contact for departments and managers.

Employee Relations

• Manages and resolves first level employee relations issues.
• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Interprets and coaches on effective problem resolution using constructive strategies.
• Coaches and advises supervisors on employee and organizational issues.
• Builds and leverages relationships to drive change and support leaders.

Performance Management

Performance Development

Operations

Additional Duties

Education Required : Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred : Masters degree from an accredited institution.

Experience Required : Four years of professional (exempt level) HR experience in at least two of the following HR disciplines : Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Employment, Compensation, Organizational Development and / or Workforce Analytics. Experience in resolving workplace issues and supporting performance management, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations and assessments. Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships to drive change at all levels of leadership from employees to supervisors to executives. Experience in working in Higher Education in an Academic setting.

Preferred : Experience in Higher Education, providing HR support to senior leaders at a private, liberal arts University or College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required : Proficiency with Digital Tools and Data Analytics, Ability to Leverage Data for Decision Support, Inclusive Excellence / Cross-Cultural Competence, Maintain Confidentiality, Effective Communication Skills among Diverse Audiences.

Preferred : Proficiency navigating and using : Workday, Microsoft Office Applications, Google Suite, Tableau and applications for business intelligence, decision support, data visualization and online communities that facilitate information sharing. Knowledge of Higher Education : A background in the principles of HR management in a campus setting.

Licenses / Certifications Preferred : PHR or SHRM certification a plus.