HR Business Partner II; Hybrid - Human Resources

Position: HR Business Partner II (Hybrid) - Human Resources
Location: St. Louis

* Advises and consults with assigned leaders, managers, and supervisors on foundational HR topics, policies, and practices.
* Provides initial guidance on general HR matters such as progressive discipline, performance coaching, and employee development conversations.
* Partners with various leaders to align HR practices with organizational goals and university policies and mission.
* Serves as key driver of university culture by guiding and coaching leaders to enhance employee engagement.
* Partners with leaders to help shape the employee experience, ensuring it reflects WashU mission and values, and inspires teams to excel.
* Supports the smooth execution of key HR processes across assigned schools and departments, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely coordination with HR teams and stakeholders.
* Supports and/or manage the implementation of HR programs including workforce planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
* Collaborates with senior HRBPs and CoEs to implement larger strategic HR programs and projects. Provides education and training program to managers and employees.
* Provides data-driven recommendations that inform strategic decision-making using analysis skills that support specific tailored decision-making for actions to improve workforce outcomes.
* Monitors HR dashboards and key metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, engagement trends) to identify insights and share relevant data with assigned units.
* Responds to basic HR reporting requests and partner with HRIS or analytics teams on more complex data needs.
* Uses data analysis to support decision-making and recommend actions to improve workforce outcomes.
* Provides feedback to CoEs on HR policies, processes, and knowledge base content to improve accuracy and accessibility.
* Maintains awareness of employment laws and university policies to ensure compliance and effective policy interpretation.
* Supports change management efforts and serve as a change champion for HR and organizational initiatives.
* Assess downstream impacts of HR initiatives to supports effective implementation and alignment across the organization.
* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.

WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.

We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.
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