Kennesaw State University · 1 day ago
HR Business Partner
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The HR Business Partner will execute HR strategy aligned with the university's business plan, focusing on talent management, performance management, and organizational effectiveness while providing high-level service to assigned customers.
Education
Responsibilities
Partners with business unit leadership team to identify, develop and promote programs that meet strategic business objectives
Functions as a business advisor to the directors of his/her assigned business unit regarding key organizational and management issues including employee relations
Implement programs that effectively communicate and support the university’s vision and mission
Support organizational effectiveness through proper alignment of people, processes, structure and culture with business strategies
Uses Project Management methodologies to drive projects to completion, ensuring projects are completed on time and with high quality. Establish project objectives, timelines, resource needs, and deliverables. Communicate to stakeholders on status of projects
Functions as a strategic business advisor to the senior management team of his/her assigned units regarding key organizational and management issues
Ensure compliance to university and USG policies/procedures as well as with all applicable laws and government regulations
Partners with TAM to address talent acquisition practices and ensures consistent cultural fit; prioritizes open requisitions with TAM team, troubleshoots difficult openings, and assists with application of performance-based recruitment tools
Works with HR and operations leaders to assess talent within assigned units and identify gaps and establishes a management succession plan that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the university
Enables high performing teams to succeed through application of performance management tools
Works with HR and business unit leadership to develop comprehensive strategic retention plans to meet the system’s human capital needs
Uses HR technology to provide metrics and measurement tools and analysis to aid senior leadership with strategic decision making and operational management
Identifies training needs for business units as well as individual director level coaching needs. Work with Learning and Development to deliver appropriate solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Five (5) years of experience in a progressively responsible, strategic position in Human Resources
Strong working knowledge of local, state and federal employment law
Familiar with labor legislation
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Strong decision making and team management skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Current Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Background in organizational leadership management and change management
Background in change management and communication
Ability with project management and process improvement
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience in higher education setting
Experience strategically implementing sophisticated HR related programs and initiatives
Experience working with senior leadership to build consensus around HR strategy and tactics
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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