HR Business Partner

IndySHRM; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend is seeking an energetic HR Professional to act as a strategic business partner. This role involves developing HR strategies, collaborating with department heads, and addressing complex employee relations issues. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, along with 3 years of relevant experience, to foster an inclusive and productive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with IU contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources.
• 3 years of HR or related experience.
• Preferred: SHRM-CP/PHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor supporting a dynamic workforce.
• Develop recruiting strategies to meet staffing needs.
• Provide HR expertise in employee relations and development.

Skills

Collaboration

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Coaching skills

Knowledge of HR disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Indiana University South Bend is a premier comprehensive public university serving North Central Indiana. The Office of Human Resources is dedicated to embracing change and maximizing the
potential of our greatest asset our employees.

Job Summary

Indiana University South Bend is looking for an energetic and results-driven HR Professional to act as a strategic business partner, aligning HR practices to support the strategic goals of the campus.
Departmental - Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor who supports a fair and dynamic culture and workforce, through knowledge collaboration, and leadership providing high level guidance and resources to campus leaders, faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with department heads to understand their needs, goals, and challenges and develop HR strategies and plans that support their objectives.
• Collaborates and develops recruiting strategies to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs; ensure recruiting and staffing needs are met promptly.
• Provides HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and recruitment.
• Participates in the continual development of HR programs, identifying retention strategies and compensation/equity pay analysis.
• Resolves and provides solutions for more complex employee relations issues with continued partnership, counsel, and support to supervisors/managers.
• Coaches supervisors in determining the best solutions regarding policy interpretation, performance issues, workforce planning, change management, and conflict resolution to ensure alignment and consistency across the university and its culture.
• Develops HR-led, value-added programs in areas of training (day-to-day skills), development, career mobility, and job performance.
• Educates, coaches, and partners with supervisors on performance management.

General Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies in-depth HR body of knowledge and skills to provide tactical guidance for HR related matters like salary administration, hiring, training, and policy interpretation.
• Resolves and provides solutions for more complex employee relations issues with continued partnership, counsel, and support from COEs.
• Collaborates and develops recruiting strategies to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs; ensures recruiting and staffing needs are met in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other business partners and managers to improve and build effective relationships to improve employee engagement and identify ""high priority"" retention needs.
• Coaches leaders to help determine best solutions regarding policy interpretation, performance issues, workforce planning, change management, conflict resolution to ensure alignment and consistency across the university.
• Provides HR consulting and problem-solving solutions on issues to leaders and managers
• Collaborate with HR COEs to roll out and support university-wide initiatives, ensure client's needs are understood and met, and deliver change management interventions.
• Provides support for 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 (preferably in Human Resources)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 3 years Human Resources or related progressively responsible experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred

• SHRM-CP/PHR 1 Year

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
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Strong working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation practices, compliance with federal and state laws
• Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment laws/regulations
• Consulting Acumen
• Developing coaching skills

Preferred

• A deep understanding of HR Policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ability to analyze HR data to identify trends, inform decisions, and measures impact of HR initiatives
• Strong skills in handling employee issues, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive and inclusive work environment
• Ability to develop and implement performance management systems that align with organizational goals and support employee growth
• Ability to listen empathetically and understanding the needs and concerns of others

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

South Bend, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Human Resources
Job Family: HR Generalist/HRBP
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