Strategic HR Business Partner, Performance

University of Pennsylvania

United (PA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 93,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an HR Business Partner, Performance to serve as a strategic, people-centered advisor to school and center leaders, helping shape an inclusive, high-performing workplace. This role blends HR generalist expertise with strong partnership and influencing skills in a dynamic, matrixed environment at Penn.

In this role you will lead performance management enhancements, support onboarding and offboarding, assist with workforce planning, and contribute to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of progressive HR experience or equivalent combination.
Strong experience in employee relations, workforce planning, compensation, and performance reviews.
Deep understanding of employment laws, HR policies, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on complex employee relations matters with fairness.
Resolve conflicts, performance issues, and disciplinary actions in line with policy.
Collaborate to design HR programs that boost engagement and organizational goals.
Partner with leaders to strengthen performance management and accountability.
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes with a focus on a positive employee experience.
Support workforce planning and organizational design with data-driven insights.
Contribute to learning and development initiatives and training resources.
Provide guidance on HR policies and ensure compliance across the employee lifecycle.
Operate within a matrixed environment and support the DAR HR team.