Senior HR Business Partner; Hybrid - Human Resources

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

* Partners with academic and administrative leaders to develop and implement people strategies that advance institutional objectives, operational efficiency, and academic excellence.
* Advises and consults with deans, department chairs, and/or managers on a wide range of HR topics, including performance management, faculty and staff development, workforce planning, total rewards, organizational design, and employee engagement.
* Anticipates workforce trends and proactively identify human capital needs, leading initiatives that address retention, engagement, and evolving skill requirements within the academic and administrative workforce.
* Serves as a liaison between assigned schools/departments, the HR Solutions Center, and the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR services across the university.
* Collaborate with CoE teams to tailor and implement HR solutions that address the distinctive needs of academic and administrative units.
* Provides feedback and insights to CoE teams regarding HR policies, programs, and knowledge base resources to promote continuous improvement and institutional relevance.
* Partners with Finance and administrative business officers to align workforce and budget planning, ensuring responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
* Engages with campus partners (e.g., Faculty Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, Employee Relations) to connect leaders with appropriate HR expertise and institutional resources.
* Helps in leading 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.
* May lead and support change management efforts and serve as a change champion for HR and organizational initiatives. Helps manage downstream impacts of HR initiatives to support 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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