Hr Business Partner

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Posting Number:
20233835S
Position Title:
HR Business Partner
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
401-Human Resources
Position Summary:
Are you a collaborative, innovative and creative HR professional interested in making a difference at a mission-based institution? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic and fast-growing human resources team as an HR Business Partner! Your HR consulting expertise, customer focus and relationship-building skills will help shape the future of our HR Business Partner model as it expands across campus.
The HR Business Partner liaises between central HR and assigned areas of campus, providing strategic human resources consulting services which align human capital efforts with department goals and initiatives. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and minimum of five years' professional Human Resources experience across multiple human resources disciplines including: recruitment/retention, benefits and compensation, training and development, employee relations, and HR compliance. Higher education experience and HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred, but not required. Strong business acumen and excellent customer service, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills are required.
Experience within in the following areas in Higher Education are preferred:

• Non-Profit
• Advancement
• Auxiliary Services

As an HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to engage in all aspects of Villanova's vibrant campus life and have access to limitless professional and personal development opportunities, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment.
Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events, and employee resource groups.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic HR support in the development and implementation of the assigned department(s)' strategic initiatives.
• Provides guidance and input ensuring that HR policies and processes are applied appropriately, with a solutions mindset and in a legally compliant manner.
• Engages with leadership of assigned departments to assess, prioritize, and anticipate HR-related needs and to collaborate on solutions in support of department objectives. Meets on a regular basis with assigned departments, building and developing trusted relationships with the leadership and staff.
• Provides consultation and guidance to hiring managers and search committees with the recruiting process, including developing staffing projections, creating/analyzing job descriptions, identifying creative and effective posting and advertising strategies, including broadening diversity strategy and reach, and maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Provides strategic consultation to assigned department(s) in the areas of performance management, coaching/mentoring, professional development and workforce planning (including reorganizations and succession planning) to maximize individual and team performance.
• Provides training and support to departments on policies and procedures related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Consults with assigned department(s) on employee relations issues, partnering with Employee Relations on complex issues and investigations as needed.
• Provides guidance to departments on benefits eligibility, workers' compensation, FMLA, and others leaves of absence in collaboration with the Benefits Analyst to ensure operational continuity and consistent application of policy.
• Collaborates with and maintains strong relationships with HR centers of excellence to ensure the consistent application of existing HR policies, practices, and initiatives, and to identify, implement and communicate new or enhanced HR policies and processes within assigned area(s).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or as become evident.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional HR experience required with at least 5 years in a Human Resources Business Partner or HR leadership role; or a combination of advanced HR leadership experience, along with Higher Education administration experience may be considered.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and experience working with multiple human resource disciplines, for example, employee relations, compensation practices, performance management, staffing, employment, etc. Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices is a necessity in the areas of but not limited to employment, compliance and employee relations.
• Must exhibit in philosophy and practice a high level of support for the mission and values of Villanova University, the Office of Human Resources, and our shared commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Must be able to serve as a community builder, collaborative Business Partner, team player, and servant-leader, valuing different backgrounds and life experiences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills required. Must be highly organized and willing to learn. Must be able to protect confidentiality of information at a high level.
• Excellent customer service support skills with demonstrated evidence of strong business acumen including the ability to understand the diverse needs of the faculty, staff and managers they support and adjusting services in accordance with those needs and requirements. Excellent conflict resolution and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (such as PHR or SHRM-CP) and/or master's degree in HR, business, counseling, organizational development or related field.
• Strategic thinker with knowledge of the changing demographics and trends of higher education.
• Project management skills.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
10/18/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Salary Band:
J
Job Classification:
exempt