Leader Human Resources Business Partner; Hybrid - Human Resources

Position Summary

Planned schedule: 40 hours per week.

Plans, develops and deploys complex strategic HR services, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leaders across the university. Partners to drive people initiatives that advance institutional strategy, operational continuity, and sustainable growth. Provides executive-level HR leadership, guiding a team of HR Business Partners in delivering integrated, high-impact HR services to academic and administrative units. Works collaboratively with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and university leadership to shape HR strategies, policies, and programs that promote organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and institutional excellence.

• Strategic Leadership and Partnership
  • Partner with executive and senior leaders—including deans, vice presidents, and senior administrators—to develop and execute people strategies that enable the university’s mission, academic priorities, and operational objectives.
  • Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to institutional leadership on complex HR and organizational issues, providing strategic counsel and actionable recommendations.
  • Build trusted relationships across academic and administrative leadership to influence decision-making and drive institutional initiatives forward.
  • Function as the first point of escalation for significant organizational or workforce challenges across schools and departments, ensuring effective resolution and alignment with university values and policies.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Human Resources Business Partners, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, consultative HR services.
  • Drive professional development, upskilling, and continuous improvement of the HR Business Partner team to strengthen strategic capability, business acumen, and partnership effectiveness.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and service excellence within the HR Business Partner team.
• Program Oversight and Delivery
  • Oversee the design, coordination, and implementation of HR services and initiatives across schools and departments, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and consistency in approach.
  • Ensure HR services meet the unique needs of each academic and administrative unit while adhering to central HR policies and frameworks.
  • Translate school and department priorities into actionable HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that enhance workforce capability, organizational design, and engagement.
• Collaboration and Institutional Integration
  • Partner with the CHRO and HR Leadership Team to develop, deploy, and evolve HR strategies, programs, policies, and services across the institution.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Employee Relations) to ensure HR solutions align with institutional goals and meet diverse client needs.
  • Provide feedback to CoE and central HR teams on effectiveness, relevance, and impact of programs, policies, and services to inform continuous improvement.
• Data-Driven Insights and Strategic Analysis
  • Leverage HR data and analytics to assess workforce trends, inform leadership decisions, and anticipate future needs within schools and departments.
  • Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, workforce composition, and performance outcomes to support strategic planning and risk management.
  • Monitor customer satisfaction and service level metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for process and service enhancement.
• Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement
  • Lead the HR Business Partner function in supporting major institutional change initiatives, including reorganizations, culture transformation, and leadership transitions.
  • Stay informed on emerging higher education, workforce, and HR trends to proactively guide institutional strategy and readiness.
  • Promote best practices and innovative HR approaches that enhance organizational agility and institutional resilience.
• Provides other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

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