Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more. Posted Job Title Human Resources Business Partner Job Profile Title Director, Human Resources, School/Center Job Description Summary This position provides strategic consultation and operationalleadership in workforce planning, organizational design, employeeand labor relations, talent management, performance management,leadership coaching, organizational change, compliance, andemployee engagement. The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor, helpingleaders navigate complex organizational and workforce challengeswhile ensuring alignment with university policies, values, andstrategic objectives. Job Description Job Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership Serve as the primary strategic HR advisor to senior leadership,providing consultative guidance on organizational effectiveness,workforce planning, talent strategies, and employeeengagement. Develop trusted partnerships with leaders to align humancapital strategies with institutional and departmentalpriorities. Advise leadership on emerging workforce trends, organizationalrisks, succession planning, and long-term talent strategies. Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to identify talenttrends, inform staffing needs and other decision-making, andrecommend data-driven solutions. Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management Lead organizational design initiatives, including evaluatingreporting structures, workflows, staffing models, and resourceallocation to improve organizational effectiveness. Partner with leadership to plan and implement organizationalchanges, restructuring efforts, and workforce transitions whileminimizing disruption and maintain employee engagement. Facilitate change management strategies that support successfulimplementation of new initiatives, organizational priorities, andbusiness transformations. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, operationalefficiencies, and service delivery. Talent Management & Leadership Development Partner with leaders to identify current and future talentneeds through strategic workforce planning. Facilitate talent review and succession planning processes tostrengthen organizational capability and leadership pipelines. Identify competency gaps and recommend learning, leadershipdevelopment, coaching, and career development opportunities. Collaborate with Learning and Organizational Development teamsto build leadership capability across clientorganizations. Performance Management & Leadership Coaching Advise leaders throughout the performance management cycle,including goal setting, coaching, feedback, performanceimprovement, and recognition. Coach managers on effective leadership practices, difficultconversations, conflict resolution, employee development, andaccountability. Support leaders in addressing complex employee performanceissues while promoting consistency, fairness, andcompliance. Employee Relations & Employee Experience Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters,conducting or supporting investigations and recommendingappropriate solutions. Provide guidance regarding policy interpretation, workplaceconcerns, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and employmentdecisions. Partner with leadership to foster an inclusive, respectful, andhigh-performance workplace culture. Develop and implement strategies that enhance employeeengagement, belonging, retention, and the overall employeeexperience. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure aseamless and positive employee experience. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employmentlaws, University policies, collective bargaining agreements, and HRleading practices. Proactively assess organizational risks and recommend solutionsthat minimize legal and operational exposure. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistentapplication of policies, programs, and procedures. HR Collaboration & Operational Excellence Participate actively within the HR Business Partner Communityof Practice by sharing leading practices, contributing to strategicinitiatives, and promoting consistency across the HRorganization. Partner effectively with Talent Acquisition, Compensation,Benefits, Staff & Labor Relations, Talent Management, HRIS, andPayroll. Leverage technology, including Workday and workforce analyticstools, to improve operational efficiency and enhance HR servicedelivery. Support special projects and strategic initiatives that advancethe Division of Human Resources' mission and UniversityPriorities. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalentcombination of education and experience. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible HumanResources experience, including significant experience serving asan HRBP or strategic HR consultant. Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on complexorganizational, workforce and employee relations matters. Experience leading organizational change, workforce planning,organizational development, and talent management initiatives. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment lawsand HR compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret workforce data and utilizeanalytics to support business decision. Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation,consulting, mediation, and presentation skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex,fast-paced environment. Experience with HR information systems, preferablyWorkday. Preferred Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Higher Education Administration, Organizational Development, or arelated discipline. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable senior HR certification. Experience supporting higher education, healthcare, research,or other complex matrixed organizations. Experience leading enterprise-wide HR initiatives andcross-functional projects. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Human Resources Pay Range $110,907.00 - $160,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars. Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard. Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be. Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject tounderwriting. Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance. Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally. University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free. Discounts and Special Services : From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks. Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures. Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements. Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household. To learn more, please visit Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.