Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources/Facilities
- Employer
- Rowan University
- Location
- Glassboro, New Jersey
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management, Facilities Management & Sustainability, Human Resources & Employee Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 495814
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial
Summary:
Under the supervision and reporting structure of the Rowan University Human Resource Department, the HR Business Partner for Facilities will serve a dedicated generalist function for the Division of Facilities. The HR Business Partner will be embedded within Facilities and will have a dotted line report to Facilities leadership. This position will be responsible for operationalizing HR strategy in coordination with central HR and Facilities leaders and leading, implementing and delivering HR initiatives. The incumbent will serve as a resource, partner and leader in managing the HR function by maintaining a positive working environment while instilling an environment of accountability. This position supports a division with a 24/7 workforce.
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
- Directs the interpretation and application of established human resource policies.
- Coordinates with the Office of Employee Equity and Labor Relations for the counseling and discipline in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Recruitment, training, performance management and employee engagement
- Management and facilitation of objectives and projects intended to promote the growth of Rowan Facilities.
- Responsible for HR workflow and efficiency; project management
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build credibility by providing insight, sound judgement and guidance on HR and broader business objectives.
- Partner with leaders on business design and organization.
- Takes accountability for HR services delivery across facilities groups; acting as a change agent to implement positive cultural change.
- Manages the first levels of employee relations and appropriately refers matters for labor counsel review. Employee and labor relations will be a primary function for this position.
- Engages as needed, but at least monthly, with all shifts including second, third and weekend.
- Identifies and delivers training needs for teams and individuals.
- Works closely with Facilities leadership to improve working relationships and increase productivity and retention.
- Participates in Facilities strategic planning and implementation of business needs; recommends appropriate decisions.
- Applies human resources policies, practices and procedures to specific situations.
- Responsible for the frontline recruitment efforts in collaboration with central HR including job postings, interviewing and onboarding.
- Assist with performance management and performance evaluation.
- Actively engage in safety and health initiatives especially related to workers compensation and OSHA.
- Serves as the liaison to central HR for all functions including benefits, compensation, talent acquisition and employee relations.
- Collaborates with Organizational Development to develop and deliver Facilities-specific training programs.
Competencies:
- Ability to build strong relationships across entities to foster strong communication and active listening.
- Excellent employee relations and negotiation skills; proficient in employee labor laws.
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrates the ability to manage difficult conversations and effectively manage challenging personalities.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of Rowan University and employees.
- Proficient with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office suite and data analytics.
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years HR Business Partner experience with a strong emphasis in employee and labor relations.
- HR certification preferred.
Notes:
- Only completed online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
Advertised: Nov 5 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 10 2021 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time
Organization
Working at Rowan University
Rowan University, located a half-hour outside of Philadelphia with its main campus in suburban Glassboro, N.J., is an institution on the move.
This summer, the University opened Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) in partnership with Cooper University Health Care, in Camden. The first new four-year, M.D.-granting medical school in New Jersey in more than 35 years, CMSRU welcomed its first class in August 2012.
Rowan continues to work with the Borough of Glassboro and private developers on Rowan Boulevard, a $300 million redevelopment project that links the University’s main campus to the historic downtown. This fall alone, the partners broke ground for a new academic building/parking garage and a Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Rowan Boulevard already includes a Barnes & Noble Collegiate Superstore, housing for approximately 1,300 students and retail space.
The University also recently created a School of Biomedical Sciences, which joins nine colleges. In addition to CMSRU they are: the Rohrer College of Business, Communication & Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Graduate & Continuing Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics.
Earlier in 2012, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie awarded Rowan state research institution status (not Carnegie classification) as part of the New Jersey Medical and Health Science Education Restructuring Act, making Rowan only the second comprehensive public research institution in the State. That Act also opened the door to Rowan partnering with Rutgers-Camden to create a College of Health Sciences in Camden near CMSRU. The vision for that College calls for schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, food science and 16 allied health programs. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in nearby Stratford, N.J., is to become part of Rowan in the near future. When that occurs, Rowan will be only the second school in the nation with M.D. and D.O. medical programs.
A selective, medium‑sized public university, Rowan is recognized for its nationally ranked academic and athletic programs, talented professors and high‑tech facilities. The University, which has a branch campus in Camden, N.J., and the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University in Mantua, N.J., prides itself on being able to provide its more than 12,000 students with an outstanding education at an exceptional value.
The University offers 57 undergraduate majors, including four undergraduate degree-completion programs; three dual bachelor’s/master’s degrees; more than 40 master’s level programs (including specializations); approximately 25 graduate-level certificate programs; 12 post-baccalaureate programs or endorsements; and two doctoral/specialist programs, including the M.D. degree from its medical school. Students can pursue their degrees at the main campus, the Camden campus, online or at several community colleges, as well as at CMSRU.
Rowan has been recognized by national organizations that evaluate colleges and universities. U.S. News & World Report ranked Rowan 19th among Best Regional Universities—North, third among the public institutions in the category. The Princeton Review named Rowan among 222 institutions in its Best in the Northeast section of its website feature 2013 Best Colleges: Region by Region and included the Rohrer College of Business in its edition of the Best 296 Business Schools. The Princeton Review also listed Rowan, which in the past has been recognized by the U.S. EPA as a Top Green Power Purchaser in its athletic conference, in its Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.
Employees:
Currently, Rowan University employs 1,090 faculty members: full-time tenure-track professors, full-time temporary professors, part-time professors and adjuncts. The University also employs 940 staff members.
Recognizing that employees, students and the community are valuable resources, Rowan’s Human Resources Department supports the University’s vision and mission; encourages the personal and professional enrichment of employees; provides services appropriate to employees’ needs; and promotes awareness, learning and collaboration.
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