Washington University in St. Louis · 13 hours ago
HR Business Partner II (Hybrid) - Human Resources
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $129K/yr
7+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking an HR Business Partner II to provide HR support for various schools and departments. The role involves advising leaders on HR topics, implementing HR programs, and acting as a liaison between departments to ensure effective service delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
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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 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
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
Partners with campus offices and HR stakeholders to guide leaders and employees to the appropriate resources or subject matter experts
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Human Resources (7 Years)
Preferred
Master's degree
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Society for Human Resource Management
University Setting Or Large, Complex Organization With A Matrix Structure (4 Years)
Adaptability
Business Oriented
Confidential Data Handling
Consulting
Customer Service
Data Analysis
Design Thinking
Flexibility
HR Legal Compliance
Human Resources Compliance
Human Resources Key Performance Indicators (HR KPIs)
Human Resources Policies
Impact Analysis
Interact with All Levels of Management
Interpersonal Communication
Multiple Project Management
Oral Communications
Organizational Planning
Policy Interpretation
Priority Management
Problem Solving
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Talent Acquisition
Teamwork
Written Communication
Benefits
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%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
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.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
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