Human Resources Business Partner

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University in Chicago seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to provide broad HR support across employee engagement, performance, recruitment, benefits, and special projects. Under the Human Resources Director, you will align HR initiatives with business needs, ensure compliance with laws, and guide employees through policies and processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred and 1–3 years HR experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 1–3 years HR experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague Software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.
• Compile and update employee records.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities.
• Handle employee requests regarding HR issues, rules, and regulations.
• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures.
• Assist in payroll preparation.
• Assist with recruitment process.
• Assist in creating policies, processes and documents.
• Assist with day to day operations of Human Resources functions and duties.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives.
• Duties involve a wide range of Human Resources support activities.

Skills

HR support

Communication

Payroll processing

Recruitment & selection

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Business Partner will:

- Work collaboratively with our team to provide HR support regarding a broad range of Human Resources activities including but not limited to employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation, employee benefits, training and special HR projects as assigned.

- Understand business needs and how Human Resources can influence and lead the organization to meet key objectives.

- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.

We are looking for hard-working, motivated individuals to join our team.

• Act as liaison between Human Resources and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions
• Compile and update employee records.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities.
• Handle employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures
• Assist in payroll preparation.
• Assist with recruitment process.
• Assist in creating policies, processes and documents
• Assist with day to day operations of Human Resources functions and duties
• Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives
• Duties involve a wide range of Human Resources support activities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Master's degree, preferred.
• One to three years human resources experience, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague Software preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent organization, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and follow-up.

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.