Human Resources Specialist 2 - Human Resources Business Partner
About The Position
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a subject matter expert and senior consultant to administrators and supervisors in a wide range of human resource and organizational management areas, including departmental and positional analysis, interpretation, guidance, and service in all areas of employee classification and compensation, recruiting, employee and labor relations, performance management, acknowledgements and discipline, investigations, and grievances. The HRBP also guides the division (Administration/Operation) to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel plans, Minnesota State policies, and state and federal laws. The HRBP partners with supervisors and administrators college-wide to ensure organizational effectiveness through proper alignment of structure, staffing, processes, and culture. This position actively participates in the creation of processes and programs, including change initiatives and continuous improvement measures aligned with college strategies and objectives. Additionally, the HRBP provides team leadership and training to HR colleagues in the areas of contract interpretation and transactional processes. This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual, departmental, and collegewide efforts
Requirements
- Two (2) years of professional human resources experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience, an associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience
- Professional human resources experience in functional areas such as talent acquisition, classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, training and development.
- Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws, rules, and policies sufficient to administer, interpret, and provide guidance to others.
- Intercultural responsiveness skills and experience to successfully interact and bridge communications with students, employees, and stakeholders in both written and verbal modalities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate with sensitivity and discretion, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and confidentiality.
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications and human resource information systems, such as Workday.
Nice To Haves
- Five (5) or more years of general human resources experience in higher education or non-profit setting
- Professional human resource certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.)
- Experience leading change management activities, building trust among teams, and attracting talent
- Experience working in a complex, multi-union environment
- Excellent process facilitation and project management skills
- Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including making informative presentations and leading professional development sessions.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans.
- tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
