Human Resources Business Partner

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

SUMMARY: This position supports our Director of Employee Relations within the Human Resources Department.

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides project management, policy and process administration to the Human Resources.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS : Requires a high degree of confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Management, or related field; or equivalent related experience.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resource environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills; computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience working in higher education and with Workday HRIS is a plus.

SKILLS:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Team player
  
  
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
  
  
• Experience analyzing data
  
  
• Thrives in a rapidly changing environment
  
  
• Capacity to organize, multi-task and prioritize work volume
  
  
• Aptitude to make recommendations to effectively improve processes
  
  
• Strong foundational knowledge in the field of human resources
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the “go-to” person for designated employee and payroll related issues and first point of contact for wide scope of HR matters including vacancies, employment, benefits, policies, Workday HRIS, Employee Programs, payroll issues, time off, etc.
  
  
• Assists with workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action process;
  
  
• Assists with updating and/or creating policies and procedures;
  
  
• Escalate critical issues to SME
  
  
• Assists with development and facilitation of staff and faculty training;
  
  
• Assists with basic compensation analysis and salary surveys, including merit increases Assists with compliance issues and handbook updates
  
  
• Assists team with data integrity audits and data reporting
  
  
• Support annual HR cycle deliverables, including performance management
  
  
• Assists in the professional development for Human Resources, including by: promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the Human Resources mission, acting as a responsible committee representative, as requested
  
  
• Participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings as requested
  
  
• Remains up to date on current trends in the Human Resources space and shares developments with HR colleagues Ensures compliance with University policies and applicable legal requirements pertinent to both day-to-day management of employees and the employee life cycle Assists in workforce and professional development initiatives Promotes safe and secure working conditions, including:
  
  
• Promoting the proper utilization of equipment and tools
  
  
• Notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions
  
  

Performs other related duties as requested or required. Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category:

HR - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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