Human Resources Business Partner
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GUIDED BY MISSION, INSPIRED TO CHANGE.
If these words speak to what you’re searching for in your human resources career, then consider this Human Resources Business Partner role at Marquette University. At Marquette, we deliver a transformative education rooted in our Catholic, Jesuit tradition. We are guided by our mission and values – the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% company match, 5 weeks of time off to start, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide.
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic human resources consultation and support to leaders and employees in assigned colleges/departments in the university. The HRBP leverages strong background/experience in multiple areas of HR (e.g., employment, employee relations, engagement, HR policies, compensation, etc.) to guide and advise on a wide array of workforce and organizational matters.
This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic human resources consultation and support to leaders and employees in assigned colleges/departments in the university. The HRBP leverages strong background/experience in multiple areas of HR (e.g., employment, employee relations, engagement, HR policies, compensation, etc.) to guide and advise on a wide array of workforce and organizational matters.
This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
1. Strategic partner and trusted advisor: Proactively partners with assigned college/department leaders and employees, providing counsel, support, and guidance on a wide variety of workforce matters including employee relations, workforce management and staffing, employee engagement, job design, and employment policy/compliance. Identifies HR strategies that align with university and college/department goals.
- Works with supervisors to provide full performance leadership and support enabled by timely and effective feedback. Advances best practices in management. Guides and counsels on corrective action matters including processes, documentation, and appropriate interventions.
- Conducts investigations relating to violations of Marquette policies and applicable employment regulations/laws. May participate with other campus offices (e.g., Title IX) in their investigations.
- Analyzes employee engagement, exit interviews, and other workforce data to inform action planning and other improvement opportunities within assigned colleges/departments.
- Advises and guides supervisors on compensation issues in partnership with HR compensation, including job design/descriptions, and salary/pay issues.
- Leads supervisors and employees through interactive processes and brings resolution to ADA accommodation requests. Partners with third party vendor on employee leave and return to work processes (e.g., FMLA and personal leaves).
- Serves as HR liaison for college/department in crisis and other emergency situations.
2. Projects
- Participates in the development and execution of university-wide HR programs and projects that impact our workforce.
- May lead (with supervision) moderately complex HR projects on a variety of topics.
- Represents Human Resources on cross-university projects as needed, serving as subject matter expert and HR liaison.
3. HR Policy, Procedures, and Compliance
- Interprets, coaches, and trains employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR/university policies and procedures; engages stakeholders, communicates, and trains to facilitate clarity and responsibilities.
- May participate in union contract negotiations including preparation meetings with key stakeholders, contributing to agenda/topic ideas, researching policies/practices, and other related activities.
4. Hiring and Onboarding
- Partners with recruiter, hiring managers and/or other college/department-designated hiring representatives to source, screen, and hire candidates for open positions. May provide support for activities including creating requisitions and job postings, sourcing candidate pool (including identifying job boards/other advertisement options), developing interview materials, and advising/extending employment offers.
- Presents materials at new employee orientations and supports department/college onboarding activities as needed.
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business or related field.
A minimum of 3 years of related, relevant experience.
Effective communication and exceptional listening skills.
Ability to work with ambiguity.
Demonstrated courage and composure in difficult situations.
Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations and laws.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds, perceptions, and experiences.
Proven experience with managing complex employee relations investigations.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Effective relationship-building skills across all levels of employees.
Ability to independently set priorities and manage multiple assignments/projects/situations with tight deadlines.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A minimum of 3 years of related, relevant experience.
Effective communication and exceptional listening skills.
Ability to work with ambiguity.
Demonstrated courage and composure in difficult situations.
Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations and laws.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with people of different backgrounds, perceptions, and experiences.
Proven experience with managing complex employee relations investigations.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Effective relationship-building skills across all levels of employees.
Ability to independently set priorities and manage multiple assignments/projects/situations with tight deadlines.
A master’s degree in human resources, Business or related field.
PHR/SPHR or SHRM SPC certification
Experience with labor relations and/or collective bargaining.
Department Human Resources Posting Date 10/10/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement
PHR/SPHR or SHRM SPC certification
Experience with labor relations and/or collective bargaining.
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References
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