Human Resources Business Partner, Faculty (HR Generalist)

High Point University•High Point, NC

20h

About The Position

High Point University is seeking a full-time Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a consultant to leaders within schools and departments. The position applies HR best practices and ensures compliance with University policies, employment laws, and labor regulations. It manages the full lifecycle of faculty talent acquisition and contract renewals while aligning HR practices with institutional goals. The HR Business Partner leads and influences HR activities within their scope, including talent assessment, performance management, and employee and team development. The role serves as a conduit for HR services and collaborates with HR Leadership, the Senior Benefits Administrator, and Payroll to support employees. Under limited supervision, the position administers HR programs, policies, and procedures. It supports client departments, employees, applicants, and members of the public with HR documentation, procedures, and inquiries; maintains and audits employee data; assists with HR research, analysis, and reporting; supports hiring and onboarding; and processes employment and compensation changes. The role also works with Academic Affairs on new faculty and adjunct orientations and helps maintain employment eligibility documentation and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Senior Director of HR Operations.

Requirements

Five or more years of broad HR generalist experience in a customer-focused environment, including employment, benefits, payroll, and HR/payroll data maintenance (preferred).
Strong understanding of a client-facing HR business partner service model, with consultative, negotiation, analytical, and influencing skills.
Strong relationship management and communication abilities.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures, interact effectively with varied populations at all levels, and facilitate informed decision-making.
Strong planning, analytical, interpersonal, negotiating, organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and tact.
Extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and compliance requirements.
Broad understanding of HR concepts, practices, legislation, and procedures and their alignment with organizational strategy.
Creative problem-solving, outcome orientation, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to analyze processes and data to improve operational efficiency and service excellence.
Ability to influence and coach employees at all levels, adapt to shifting priorities, and learn, apply knowledge, and think independently in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of deferred compensation practices and faculty contract structures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Professional HR experience in higher education.
Workday and/or Oracle experience.
Higher education experience focused on faculty engagement or support.

Responsibilities

Advise and assist client departments, employees, applicants, and members of the public with HR documentation, procedures, and inquiries.
Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems, troubleshoot data problems, and conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Assist with HR research, analysis, reporting, system data extracts, and Excel reports.
Coordinate resolution or referral of policy and procedural problems and inquiries.
Guide managers and supervisors through interviewing, selection, and hiring, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
Help hiring managers use the online application system to post vacancies and screen applicants against qualifications and requirements.
Communicate new employee information to appropriate departments and assist with HR orientation for new employees when needed.
Partner with the Office of Academic Affairs to facilitate New Faculty and Adjunct orientations.
Collaborate with the HR Manager to maintain Form I-9 files and documentation, verify employment eligibility, and monitor and communicate employment authorization expiration and renewal needs for non-citizens.
Process job, supervisor, and compensation changes in HR systems; communicate approvals and data entry to departmental supervisors; and initiate employee letters for position title or salary changes.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
Recommend methods, policies, and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and service quality.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective conduct and communication with students, parents, faculty, coworkers, and managers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage faculty talent acquisition and contract renewals, and lead or influence talent assessment, performance management, and employee and team development.