Human Resources Partner

Hamline University•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hamline University is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to provide thoughtful, responsive HR support across assigned university areas. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, the position advises leaders, managers, faculty, and staff. Its work spans employee and labor relations, investigations, compensation, organizational effectiveness, leaves, accommodations, policy, compliance, workforce planning, and HR technology. The role partners with HR colleagues and campus stakeholders to help managers make informed decisions and employees find support, using careful listening, sound judgment, clear communication, and follow-through. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position based at Hamline’s Saint Paul campus. The hybrid schedule is four days on campus and one remote day per week on a rotating basis; the first three months require five days per week on campus. Work is primarily office and campus based, with regular use of computers and standard office technology. The annual salary range is $80,000–$90,000, based on experience. Hamline offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience. A completed master’s degree in Human Resources or Human Resources and Industrial Relations may substitute for up to 18 months; applicants using the full substitution must have at least three years and six months of qualifying HR experience.
Experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, and manager coaching and consultation.
Experience with labor relations or represented employees.
Experience with compensation, classification, or organizational design.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, Minnesota, and applicable local employment laws and employee leave requirements, including FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, accommodations, and related requirements.
Strong investigation, problem-solving, communication, and judgment skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in higher education or another complex organization.
Hands-on Workday experience and strong proficiency with Google Workspace.
Experience with Minnesota leave programs and disability accommodations.
Experience with HR analytics, policy development, or workforce planning.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or comparable certification.

Responsibilities

Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance, corrective action, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and organizational change.
Conduct and support workplace investigations with fairness, consistency, careful documentation, and sound judgment.
Support labor relations, including collective bargaining agreement interpretation, grievances, and matters involving represented employees.
Advise on compensation, job classification, organizational structure, and internal equity.
Provide guidance on employment law, HR policy, employee leaves, accommodations, and compliance.
Support workforce planning, recruitment, and position development.
Use Workday, HR data, and technology to improve processes and the employee experience.