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Human Resources Business Partner

University of New Hampshire

Job Description

Operating Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Long Classification Title

Human Resources Specialist II

Campus Location

Plymouth

Department

PSU Human Resources

Summary of Position

The Human Resources Business Partner role contributes to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organizational development strategies in support of the business objectives. Performs HR related duties at the professional level while supporting more than one functional group. Will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations consultation; policy application, performance management process, organization design and employee initiatives and training support.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

3-5 years

Posting Number

PS3776FY22

Other minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related business-related field. Five to eight years of HR experience with at least two years of experience as a Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience. Higher Education experience a plus, along with work experience in a unionized setting preferred. Professional Human Resources certification from SHRM/HRCI or other similar professional organization is also preferred.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practices of HR
  • Proven client management and business literacy skills
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; Ability to influence
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to set high personal goals and work as a team
  • Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Strong communication skills comfortable to work at all levels of an organizations

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/53429

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

22

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution’s legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow’s leaders.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

Posting Date

01/12/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

Partners with leadership to align HR strategy with business strategy. Acts as change agent to the business through process design and approaches that support change and transformation – striving to lead mutual processes to best practice status.

Primary point of contact for managers and employees to understand HR services delivery model and obtain services.

Employee and Labor Relations
  • Work with leaders and employees to create/sustain a successful work environment.
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues
  • Manages labor relations initiatives
  • Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, often in conjunction with HR Senior Leadership and Legal Counsel
  • Manage in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Ensures that policies and procedures are followed as needed to resolve certain concerns

Performance Management
  • Oversees and manages all activities related to the performance management cycle, sensitization and monitoring of the process to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to the business needs
  • Develop and communicate the strategic vision, scope, priorities, processes, systems, and tools of the performance management unit
  • Work with Human Resources Information System to ensure the development, enhancement or acquisition of the Information Technology tools needed to support the performance management activities
  • Supports annual HR cycle deliveries to include merit and bonus awards, benefits enrollment, etc.

Additional Duties:
  • Identifies organizational development opportunities and facilitates identification/creation of employee training organization programs – Workforce Planning and Succession Planning
  • Answers employees as needed or connects them with resources within HR that have the expertise to address the needs/concerns
  • Evaluates issues, patterns, and trends to provide insights for HR solution and programs designs i.e., training to address certain needs
  • Champion strategic HR initiatives and programmatic changes and support the engagement with employees and supervisors related to these activities.

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