Maryland Institute College of Art · 2 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $99K/yr
7+ years expMaryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to provide dedicated support and develop close working relationships with assigned client areas. This role involves ensuring effective delivery of HR core processes, compliance with institutional guidelines, and serving as the first point of contact for client groups on all HR-related matters.
EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities
Responsibilities
Serves as a resource to HR Business Partners and others at MICA
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention
Educates clients on employee relations policies and procedures such as coaching, counseling, career development, discipline, performance management, policy interpretation, and other employee relations matters. Adheres to policies in accordance with federal, state(s), and local employment laws as well as MICA guidelines
Manages annual performance assessment process for respective client group(s)
Receives and investigates complaints related to Title VII, Title IX, ADA, EEO, and equity/compliance matters
Creates an investigation plan, provides parties with information about the process and their rights, gathers evidence, conducts interviews, and drafts written findings. Prepares report and recommends resolution(s) working in conjunction with the Executive Director, Human Resources, and others as needed (i.e., Senior Business Partners, counsel, etc.)
Ensures a fair, timely, and well-documented investigative process. Maintains accurate and thorough records and notes of the investigatory process. Creates comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, identify all relevant College policies, and summarize all relevant evidence. Maintains all information in a case management database to organize, manage, and track employee relations issues
Remains knowledgeable of federal and state law and regulations, and trends within higher education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices. Identifies and integrates best practices into knowledge base and practice
Facilitates mediation for conflict management and problem-solving dialogues
Tracks, trends, reports, and raises concerns that may be systemic problems relating to complaints
Assists with the development and execution of campus-wide engagement and recognition programs and events
Participates in campus-wide committees, identifies opportunities for recognition, supports existing recognition events and activities, and assists in the development and implementation of employee engagement surveys
Works closely with the HR team on recruitment initiatives to drive and enable hiring and retention of talented and diverse employees who will effect positive change
Develops recruitment strategies, including review of all open positions and job descriptions, developing a search and advertising plan,and identifying target markets and recruitment sources
Utilizes targeted and niche sourcing strategies to fill critical vacancies. In addition to traditional job boards and job fairs, must be able to effectively utilize social media to network and direct source passive candidates to fill vacancies via LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder, etc.)
Assists clients in evaluating applicants to determine if they meet the position requirements, phone screening, participating in interviews, making selection recommendations, conducting reference checks, setting salaries, extending offers, and assists new hires with onboarding and orientation
Supports or leads high-level searches
Recommends improvements to selection policies and procedures
In partnership with the Executive Director, HR and Business Partners, identifies training needs that stem from employee relations issues
Collaborates with the HR team, management, and leadership in defining training initiatives by having an excellent understanding of MICA’s objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors
Actively participates in setting the HR strategy for planning processes, recommends, and assists in developing policies, and actively promotes best practices
Provides consultation and best practice advice to challenging and often unique problems related to managing a complex organization
Supports organizational/cultural change by assisting clients with assessment of their existing organization and culture in determining the need for change in roles, competencies, behaviors, and the requisite skills required to support the new organization/culture
Assesses risk to the organization and identifies compliance issues
Identifies training needs for respective business units and facilitates training
Collaborates in developing and delivering content/curriculum for training
Provides input and feedback that enhances the delivery of existing programs
Collaborates with other HR team members to address organizational needs, and initiates, participates in, leads/manages a variety of projects, or provides direction on HR-related programs and practices
Ensures consistency, communication, and collaboration in a small yet complex environment
Prepares clear and concise reports and delivers formal presentations or training to managers, staff, and faculty
Maintains a network of other Human Resource professionals
Seeks and participates in professional development activities
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, or other certified HR designation or willingness to obtain certification within a year of employment
7+ years of HR generalist/consulting experience
7+ years of in-depth experience in managing employee relations issues
7+ years of demonstrated experience working with and providing consultation to all levels of employees as a partner on strategic and tactical HR related issues, and to work effectively in a complex environment
Experience that demonstrates the highest personal levels of uncompromising integrity, honesty, and discretion
Must possess a record of service that identifies concern for the safety and well-being of others
Experience in conducting effective investigations
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative, and foster effective working relationships
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teammates and clients by building trust and credibility
Ability to build and leverage effective relationships and influence decisions and behaviors through partnering
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to organize, synthesize, and analyze complex or diverse information and problems
Impeccable organizational (time, task, project management) skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously, including multiple on-going and complex employee relations and Title IX-related incidents and complaints
Effective oral and written communication of policies, procedures, and legal concepts
Proven excellent client support skills with demonstrated evidence of strong business acumen
Proficiency in utilizing technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting
Proficiency in using and understanding basic data management systems, basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and HRIS products (e.g., Workday, Peoplesoft, etc.)
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed
Maintain confidences and exercise sound judgment and discretion
Tolerate a high degree of ambiguity
Diffuse and manage situations involving intense conflict
Knowledge of current State and Federal laws. Solid understanding of multiple HR disciplines, including ER, recruitment, training, OD, compensation, and benefits
Ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, train, or bus) domestically as needed
Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules
Excellent customer service skills and works effectively with many types of personalities
Ability to solve simple and complex problems with critical thinking skills
Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention to detail necessary for successful planning and execution
Personal commitment to excellence and MICA's mission, vision, and tenets, and promoting community building
Demonstrated commitment to practices in equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism and to serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact
Preferred
Master's degree. HR or OD specialization
Experience in higher education
Knowledge of Title IX and conducting Title IX investigations
Familiarity with Workday software
Company
Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore is a school which offers range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.6MKey Investors
Ratcliffe Foundation
2019-10-30Grant· $5M
2016-03-07Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Sam Novey
Show of Hands Community Co-Founder
Martin Lemelle
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2025-10-16
2025-09-12
Company data provided by crunchbase