Senior HR Business Partner

Title: Senior HR Business Partner

Employee Classification: Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit

Department: Human Resources Office

Salary Range: $64,314

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is a vital member of the Human Resources Team and provides insight in driving the goals of the department. The Sr. HRBP will serve as a consultant and coach to employees regarding HR issues. This position will work across all HR disciplines with staff, managers, and leadership to align with the best practices and objectives of the college focusing on performance management, employee engagement, recruitment, retention, compensation management, organizational development, and inclusion.

What you'll do:

• Serve as HR liaison across campuses with a goal to understand the HR needs of the various campuses. Share findings with the appropriate HR Center of Excellence (Employee & Labor Relations, Employee Benefits & Services, and Talent Management).
• Collaborate with the college's management and the human resources team to support initiatives. Participate in planning processes and promote best practices.
• Lead committees and task teams focusing employee engagement and retention.
• Provide HR support in the areas of change management, compensation, employment, employee/labor relations and benefits.
• Coordinate with the Learning & Development team to establish a training program based on the needs of the campus.
• Knowledgeable of the performance review process and support our campus leaders in completing the annual process.
• Collaborate with the HR Compliance and Project Lead to make recommendations as necessary for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist in the implementation of strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change. Participate in organizational design and related development issues.
• Identify, communicate, and consult with staff on training and career development opportunities.
• Assist in creating formal retention, engagement, and recognition plans.
• Establish and maintain business relationships across the college and the community to further the college’s strategic mission.
• Provide input, recommendations, and feedback for the development of new approaches, policies, and procedures.
• Stay current with HR best practices in performance management, employee engagement, recruitment, retention, compensation management, organizational development, and inclusion.
• May attend HR related meetings on campus regarding employee relations, benefits and talent management.
• May be asked to conduct employee relations investigations and facilitate training sessions.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of progressively responsible HR experience required.
Ability to work at all St. Louis Community College locations.