HR Business Partner

Responsible for day-to-day administration of HR policies and programs covering several or all of the following: recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and education, employee and labor relations, safety, risk management, diversity awareness, and records administration. Provide comprehensive human resources support to its diverse staff team, including employee relations consultation, performance management and coaching, and internal policies and strategies for recruitment and retention and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key responsibilities: 

Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Coaching:

• Directly supervise all Human Resources staff
• Ensure appropriate HR-related documentation and data integrity within relevant university and internal recordkeeping systems
• Use working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and university policies to ensure compliance related to recruiting and employment, performance management, compensation, Family and Medical Leave (FML), disability, and timekeeping.
• Help create and sustain a positive work environment by promoting and demonstrating employee relations practices that balance organizational and individual needs
• Develop and implement internal systems for performance management, including a performance evaluation program consistent with university policies and practices
• Provide coaching and training support to individual managers, staff, and staff teams to improve work performance and assist them in addressing HR-related transactions and processes
• Work to ensure that workplace issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved
• Make clear and appropriate recommendations to resolve complex employment-related matters consistent with university policies and know when to escalate matters for assistance and resolution
• Effectively manage employee relations issues and advise managers and supervisors on performance management and improvement strategies, coaching, and disciplinary processes.

Talent Management: 

• Partner with managers and leaders to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to support new projects and operations and make recommendations and solutions for attracting, engaging, retaining, and developing talent
• Advise staff on training and professional growth opportunities available within the university and support the development of training and staff development policies and programs
• Develop and track organizational performance against internal HR metrics for recruitment, onboarding, and retention
• Ensure smooth staff transitions, including performance of exit interviews and return of equipment and materials upon exit from employment

Policies and Strategies: 

• Ensure that HR-related policies and strategies are consistent with and support organizational commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to increase workforce diversity, foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace, and establish accountability through data-driven metrics and strategies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of business and strategic plans that promote the growth, sustainability, and smooth functioning of the department or center
• Serve as the primary organizational resource for translation of university policies and procedures to meet the HR requirements
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• The Human Resources Business Partner, a member of DAR Talent Management and Human Resources, is a trusted strategic partner who works autonomously and collaboratively with senior leaders, chief development officers, managers, staff, and DAR TMHR leadership on programs, processes, and initiatives while ensuring operational excellence in HR service delivery.
• All applicants are expected to uphold the university’s core values, which include diversity and inclusion. All staff members treat people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. We demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their race, gender, age, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. We show respect for the beliefs and traditions of others; encourage and promote practices that support cultural diversity; and discourage behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Occasionally lifting or carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. or less
• Occasionally pushing and pulling objects weighing 30 lbs. or less

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Four years of progressive experience in a professional human resources capacity
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Working proficiency in the knowledge and application of employment laws and regulations, employee relations practices, positive work environment concepts, use/dispute resolution techniques, employment practices, talent management practices, diversity and inclusion practices, compensation administration, communication and coaching skills, internal consulting and coaching skills, qualitative and quantitative analysis and HR systems and applications.
• Experience working in a development fundraising environment is considered a plus.

Classified Title: HR Generalist II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): HR Business Partner   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC  
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $62,900 - Maximum: $110,100 (targeted salary: $95,000; commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Mount Washington Campus 
Department name: 10001644-Human Resources 
Personnel area: University Administration