Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business PartnerHot JobU Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI 48202DescriptionThe Human Resources Business Partner provides day-to-day support for HR operations for assigned schools within the University Prep Schools network. This role is involved in every aspect of HR processes supporting the employee population and its life cycle. The HR Business Partner supports specialized HR activities for employees, including developing creative strategies and solutions for attracting, hiring, and retaining exceptional talent, onboarding, customer service, employee relations, absence management, compliance, and assists in developing, planning, and maintaining human resources policies, procedures, and organizational initiatives. The HR Business Partner also provides day-to-day employee and management support for inquiries as well as training and support for various HR technologies.Desired Competencies:Has a clear sense of U Prep's vision, core values/reason for making decisionsPlans in a thorough, meticulous mannerOffers innovative ideas or solutions to new/ old challengesFollows through –Self-starter – takes responsibility for initiating necessary changes or actionsRemains focused on goal attainment, perseveres, monitors, deliversDetail oriented - Does not let the details fall between the cracksStays with a project through to its completion.Reliable – Can be counted on to complete tasks/ projects on timeCommitted:Positive attitude, promotes harmonious collaborationTruly appreciates that teamwork will produce superior resultsGenuinely enjoys and is enthusiastic about being part of a teamContributes fair share to the teamAble to motivate and positively influence othersListens, identifies others' perspective(s)Communicates effectively with others regardless of differencesSelf-care, prioritizes personal wellnessViews challenges as exciting learning experiencesDuties and ResponsibilitiesTalent AcquisitionPartners with the Talent Manager to develop creative strategies and solutions that attract exceptional talentEnsures applicable employment laws are applied appropriatelyResearches inquiries from prospective applicants and hiring managers and provides timely resolutionsResponds to inquiries related to the new hire processEmployee OnboardingServes as the main point of contact for new hires during the onboarding processFacilitates a comprehensive orientation which reviews key policies and proceduresEnsures all schools/departments follow the organization's onboarding process to provide a welcoming experience for new employeesIssues ID/building access badgeEnsures that all background checks and required onboarding documents are received on time and creates employee filesPerforms all verifications of employmentEnsures all required certifications are valid and currentEnsures new hire employees are entered accurately into Paycom for payroll purposesProvides new hires with first pay information, all HR systems access, ID badge, and employment agreement.Audits & ComplianceParticipates in all MDE and authorizer human resource compliance auditsMaintains teacher certification recordsSemi-annually updates all staff data; income (salaried staff), position or grade level or class changes in the Registry of Educational Personnel for all employees in the network. Updates effectiveness ratings for teachers and adminSubmits educator effectiveness appeals to MDE when necessaryRequests and reviews CHRI (criminal history record information) for all new hires and determines eligibility of job assignment, ensuring all documentation CHRI related documentation for audit purposes is in each employee fileProvides the appeal process to candidates who have not been cleared for employment with the networkUpdate livescan and waiver forms as necessaryTitle IX and DocumentationSeparation of ServiceConducts employee transition (exit) interviews, updates the surveys as needed, and prepares survey reportsCompletes required separation forms via PaycomManages exit materials (exit checklists and communication messages) to employees and managersRetentionCollaborate with stakeholders to develop creative strategies and solutions to retain exceptional talentWorks with entire HR Team to maintain the Employee Handbook and provides updates as neededListens and learns to keep pulse on employee moraleVolunteersResponsible for processing all volunteer applications for the networkConducts background screening for all volunteers via ICHAT, OTIS and the Michigan Sexual Offender registryProvides schools with spreadsheets for approved and unapproved volunteersUniversity/College Student TeachersCoordinates with Talent Manager, School Directors and Teachers to place student teachers in the Network.Frontline AdministratorAssists employees with technical issuesProvides technical support to school employees and campus users as neededAdds and deletes new users in the system. Sends new hires invitations to register for the absence management systemUses knowledge-based information to answer inquiriesRoutes calls and/or emails to appropriate staff when necessaryVerificationsEmployment Verification (verbal and written)Unprofessional Conduct FormsCHRI RequestsCompletion of Work Experience forms, PSLF forms, TLF formsQualificationsPerforms other duties as assignedExperience/Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Masters Degree preferredFive (5) years of experience utilizing an HR system (including ATS, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, etc.)Experience developing a sourcing and recruitment strategyThree (3) years of proven recruitment resultsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management skill with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to acquire a thorough understanding of U Prep's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and administrative practices related to those factorsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policiesExperience in education environment preferredHigh knowledge of employment laws preferredProficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office U Prep Schools