Human Resources Business Partner
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Position Details
Position Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Human Resources Business Partner Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Both ME Campuses Description The Human Resources (HR) and Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance teams at the University of New England provide a variety of support systems and development opportunities aimed at retaining a talented workforce and fostering a productive environment. We are a cohesive team, all working to support each other on a day-to-day basis.
The HR Business Partner (HRBP ) works closely with leadership and supervisors throughout the University, fostering positive interpersonal relations and partnerships, taking on a variety of roles and responsibilities, to deliver value-added services to management and employees to help them align their goals and objectives with those of the university. The HRBP coaches leaders to help determine the best solutions regarding policy interpretation, performance issues, workforce planning, change management, and conflict resolution, ensuring alignment and consistency across the university.
After successfully completing the initial probationary period, the HRBP will be offered hybrid flexible work options (must be able to attend meetings and regularly scheduled days on the Biddeford/Portland campus).
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s benefits package. Responsibilities
Partner with department heads and management personnel, facilitating regular meetings to understand organizational objectives and goals, developing HR strategies to support them. Provide consultation and guidance on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. Collaborating with appropriate HR team members as needed. Act as an advisor, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and practices, assisting in development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Collaborate with the HR team to design and implement programs and initiatives that promote employee engagement, retention, and development. Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement. Developing, communicating, and training units on new HR programs, polices and procedures as needed. Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Fosters a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity. Represent and serve on committees as needed. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 to 6 years human resources experience providing guidance and consultation to management and staff in the areas of employee/labor relations, compensation, employment, training, organizational development, diversity, affirmative action and employee benefits is required.
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws. Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement when making recommendations that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law. Ability to self-direct and manage multiple priorities and administer a broad range of tasks sometimes with conflicting priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relay complex information in a manner understandable to a wide variety of individuals. Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams. High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with management and team members. Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2022PS0397P Open Date 04/15/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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