Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 236687
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Department Information

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is enhancing its service delivery model with an emphasis on people strategy, engagement and operational excellence.

As an agile, trusted campus partner delivering best-in-class service, programs and solutions, the Office of Human Resources is committed to making UWG the best place to work, learn and succeed by delivering best-in-class services, programs and value-added solutions that contribute to a positive culture and employee experience.

OHR is dedicated to helping each employee – and prospective employee – understand what it truly means to Work West!

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated university divisional/business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the university. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the divisional unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as business partner with hiring managers to develop effective relationships within the organization and the campus community that results in client satisfaction.
• Conduct/Participate in meetings with respective divisional business units.
• Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR department to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Partner with Employee Relations Manager to resolve complex employee relations issues. Gather and refer detailed information to ensure objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Collaborate with Compliance Business Partner relative to providing day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g, coaching, counseling, career development).
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale,and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Participate in divisional strategic planning to provide guidance to managers relative to department restructure/reorganization and workforce planning.
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, transfers, salary adjustments and internal review.
• Identify training needs for divisional units and individual coaching needs. Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Conduct presentation(s) and facilitate HR-related training (i.e., Search Committee).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years broad experience in human resources. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including talent acquisition and compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• Experience: Experience with Peoplesoft HCM system(s).
• Certification: Current SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP; PHR or SPHR credential.

Proposed Salary

$60,000 annually

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 678-839-6403, or by email at hrservices@westga.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.

Other Information The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, codified at 20 USC 1092 (f) as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. It is always the policy of the University of West Georgia Police Department to provide to the public an annual campus security report and comply with the federal law known as the Clery Act.