Human Resources Business Partner

Overview Auburn University Human Resources is excited to begin a search for our next Human Resources Business Partner. In collaboration across multiple campus units and University Human Resources (UHR), the Human Resources Business Partner administers a variety of complex human resources related programs and processes within multiple areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, employment, employee relations, payroll, training and/or development which support the operational functions at a division level. Serves to provide professional level HR services to various designated campus units. Responsibilities Oversees and directs the school/college/department's human resource functions in multiple units, including policy and program administration, compliance with applicable laws, and procedures and processes. In partnership with AU's central human resources, works to ensure compliance with human resources and/or university policies, procedures, practices, as well as federal and state regulations and ensures consistency in the application of policies throughout the department. With guidance from AU's central human resources department and the Director, Human Resource Services, partners with employees, supervisors and managers across several campus units to communicate various human resources and/or university policies, procedures, practices, as well as changes in federal and state regulations. Provides guidance to management regarding: The employment process including ensuring compliance with all search committee processes, facilitating hiring decision discussions, promotion and tenure recommendations, and finalizing and extending salary offers, as assigned. Employee relations issues to resolve concerns while providing courses of action and/or appropriate decisions. Provides coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers in handling employee performance issues to include corrective counseling memos and performance improvement plans. The performance management process, reviewing evaluations as requested and working with managers in effectively using management tools/skills designed to improve performance. Assists in facilitating and identifying employee training. Ensures that payroll transactions are completed timely to meet deadlines. May represent the unit on departmental or campus-wide committees. May lead teams working on HR-related efforts. Provides oversight of communication and administration of benefits, payroll and records management within area of responsibility. Partners with supervisors and managers in designated units to evaluate organizational structure, develop new or modified position descriptions, and provide recommendations regarding staffing; coaches supervisors and managers in recruiting and hiring best practices. Researches and gathers background information on a variety of topics. Compiles information and prepares reports, letters, memos, and job-related documentation of a confidential nature. Creates and runs queries and analyzes HR-related data. Serves as the liaison for designated units with AU's central human resources. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as needed. Provides development and oversight of onboarding and termination process for employees leaving the department. Qualifications Bachelor's degree 7 years of broad human resources management experience leading and executing initiatives across multiple HR functions—including recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, training and development, and HR compliance—within a complex organizational environment. 3 years of direct responsibility in employee relations. Contract Type Continuing Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance website to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr