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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience with significant responsibility in employee relations, compliance, and HR operations, including advising leaders on complex workplace and organizational matters.
• Experience managing HR processes, programs, or projects in a complex organizational environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations principles
• Working knowledge of change management principles and practices
• Ability to analyze HR data and trends to support recommendations and process improvement
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely results
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, service-oriented solutions
• Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships across a multi-functional HR environment
• High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across HR functional teams to ensure consistent processes

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
• Higher Education HR experience

Responsibilities

• Provide HR partnership and project support to assigned departments representing approximately 400 employees, ensuring consistent application of HR processes, policies, and services.
• Provide guidance to leaders and employees on interpretation of policies, procedures, and standard HR practices, ensuring consistent and compliant application across the university.
• Advise on employee relations matters, conduct thorough and impartial investigations, and support resolution of workplace issues to improve working relationships, engagement, and retention.
• Manage the university’s immigration sponsorship processes (H-1B, J-1, and Permanent Residency) and serve as a subject matter expert to leaders on international hiring requirements and compliance.
• Partner with the Title IX Office and other stakeholders on employee-related matters as needed to ensure appropriate coordination and compliance.
• Analyze HR data, trends, and metrics in partnership with HR colleagues to identify issues and support development of recommendations, process improvements, and policy enhancements.
• Support and implement human capital initiatives related to workforce planning, talent assessment, succession planning, and employee engagement in collaboration with HR leadership and functional partners.
• Lead and/or support the planning, coordination, and execution of HR initiatives and projects in partnership with HR leadership and cross-functional HR teams.
• Serve as a key partner to HR leadership in advancing operational priorities and continuous improvement initiatives within HR processes and service delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of HR operations and services.
• Provide consultation and share subject matter expertise with HR colleagues to support consistent practices and alignment across HR functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations through consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
• 8 Paid Holidays
• In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
• Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
• Covers tuition only
• Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
• LinkedIn Learning Courses
• Free premium subscription to the Calm App
• Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
• Discount at the College Bookstore
• Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances