University of Massachusetts Amherst · 9 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support its Administrative and Finance Organization. This role involves delivering tailored HR solutions, supervising a team of HR professionals, and implementing HR strategies to foster a positive organizational culture and improve employee engagement.
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Responsibilities
Supports HR transformation initiatives and the strategic planning process, driving change and ensuring alignment with the University's strategic plan
Influences senior leadership and key stakeholders within a centralized embedded services model to achieve organizational goals
Develops a thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned business unit(s) including their leadership structure, culture, and organizational objectives
Maintains on-site presence to remain closely aligned with division-specific priorities and workflows
Takes the lead role in driving HR strategy, setting priorities, and ensuring the efficient execution of HR programs and processes
Partners with senior leadership within the unit(s) to create short- and long-term strategic plans
Provides expert guidance to managers and employees on a comprehensive range of HR matters, including but not limited to recruitment, benefits, onboarding, compensation, employee engagement, training and development, HR administration, labor and employee relations, and talent management
Assumes a leadership role in addressing and resolving highly complex HR issues escalated from direct reports, ensuring effective and efficient resolution
Leads and supervises a team of HR staff
Provides guidance and support to ensure alignment with organizational goals and HR initiatives
Coaches team members on best practice to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the HR function
Creates long-term staffing plans to optimize the organizational structure of the department
Develops and supports succession planning efforts
Establishes and maintains effective programs for workforce retention and promotions, with clear metrics to measure program success and impact on employee satisfaction and engagement
Manages the employee exit process including the strategic analysis of exit interview data for faculty and staff
Assesses trends, creates retention strategies, and provides recommendations to leadership with the goal of improving the employment life cycle
Remains current on employment law and compliance and participates as required in MCAD and EEO issue resolution including the conduct of investigations
Assures HR functions are performed effectively and efficiently and comply with regulatory standards and university policies
Leads collaborative initiatives with HR business centers and campus leadership to develop and integrate strategic HR solutions that address complex organizational needs and advance institutional priorities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Eight (8) years of human resources experience
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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