Hr Business Partner

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is world-renowned as an innovative leader in the teaching and research of the use of technology to solve real-world problems. We focus on what is possible and take a broad view of computing and information technology education and research. The Luddy School also prides itself on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in which colleagues are friends and not just co-workers, one that encourages collaboration while respecting individual ideas and expression. Creating a healthy, flexible work/life balance is critical, and our expansive benefits package provides the resources to achieve a positive, flourishing career at an ever-evolving and growing school.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Aligns HR objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
• Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the operational objectives of the school.
• Maintains an effective level of operational literacy about the school's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its organizational needs, industry and university best practices, potential impacts of social and legal developments; anticipates and navigating competing or even conflicting school and university initiatives.
• Consults with all levels of management, providing HR guidance when appropriate on HR and university policies and practices.
• Analyzes departmental HR trends and metrics with the purpose of providing thoughtful and effective solutions to senior leadership.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues related to FMLA, ADA/RA, Performance Improvement Plans, Corrective Action, and conflict mediation. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. In parallel, maintains in-depth knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, university policies related to human resources.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Leads departmental initiatives related to Performance at IU programming.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Leads departmental initiatives related to MyVoice at IU engagement programming.
• Performs compensation analysis. Makes recommendation based on internal equity, external wage data and campus wide information. Acts as departmental expert on compensation policies, practices, and programs for all applicable position classifications.
• In coordination with supervisors and IU HR, manages a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state and federal employment laws.
• Serves as a coach and mentor for other positions within the school as well as the broader HR community across the campus.
• Directly supervises two administrative support positions and leads the work assignments and performance expectations for those roles.

General Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies in-depth HR body of knowledge and skills to provide strategic guidance for HR related matters like salary administration, hiring, training, policy interpretation, unit restructures, workforce planning, etc.
• Resolves and provides solutions to the most complex employee relations issues with continued partnership, counsel, and support from COEs.
• Develops, implements, and drives recruiting strategies to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs.
• Coaches and partners with leaders to create actionable plans for improving leadership effectiveness and continuous improvement for employee engagement.
• Provides strategic HR consulting and problem-solving solutions on complex issues to leaders and managers to ensure alignment and consistency across the University.
• Provides advice to leadership for development in support of a strong human capital strategy .
• Collaborates with HR COEs to roll out and support University wide initiatives, ensure client's needs are understood and met, and deliver change management interventions.
• Partners to create and execute on ensuring an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree required (degree in Human Resources preferred)

Preferred

• Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in multiple HR disciplines or related

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• SHRM-SCP/SPHR required within 2 years

SKILLS
Required

• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Demonstrated knowledge of key principles and practices of HR including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation practices, compliance with federal and state laws
• Experience in working with organization's leaders advising and coaching supporting and driving strategy to build and support effective teams
• Demonstrated effective coaching and consulting skills

Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$77,000 - $87,000 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Human Resources
Job Family: HR Generalist/HRBP
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