HR Business Partner II; Hybrid - Human Resources

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, university policies, and mission.
• Guides and coaches leaders to enhance employee engagement, shaping the employee experience to reflect WashU mission and values.

• Supports the smooth execution of key HR processes across assigned schools and departments, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely coordination with HR teams and stakeholders.
• Manages 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, and provides education and training to managers and employees.

• Serves as a liaison between supported schools/departments, the HR Solutions Center, and HR CoEs to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Escalates complex employee relations issues to the senior HRBP or Employee Relations CoE as appropriate.
• Interfaces with Finance and Business Managers to align on headcount planning, staffing, and budget impacts.
• Guides leaders and employees to the appropriate resources or subject‑matter experts.

• Provides data‑driven recommendations that inform strategic decision‑making and supports actions to improve workforce outcomes.
• Monitors HR dashboards and key metrics (headcount, turnover, engagement trends) to identify insights and share relevant data with assigned units.
• Responds to basic HR reporting requests and partners with HRIS or analytics teams on more complex data needs.

• 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 serves as a change champion for HR and organizational initiatives.
• Assesses downstream impacts of HR initiatives to support effective implementation and alignment across the organization.

• Normal office environment; work primarily at a desk.
• Requires occasional travel to university offices and offsite locations.
• May involve repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• No specific certifications or driver’s license required.

• Master's degree.
• Experience in a university setting or large, complex organization with matrix structure (4 years).
• SPHR certification (Senior Professional in Human Resources).
• Strong skills in adaptability, consulting, customer service, data analysis, design thinking, HR legal compliance, and talent acquisition.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.