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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Employer
Amherst College
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 29, 2022

Job Details


Amherst College


Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR2510

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

The Office of Human Resources serves the Amherst College community by focusing its efforts on the College's most valuable asset, its employees.

Amherst is among this country's most diverse and selective liberal arts colleges, renowned for its intellectual rigor, the quality of its student body, and the contributions of its alumni. Over the last two decades, the College has redoubled its historic commitment to access and affordability with generous financial aid and aggressive recruitment strategies. As a result, Amherst's student body is one of the most socioeconomically, racially, ethnically, and internationally diverse in the country. As diversity has increased, the quality of the students has also risen by every standard measure. Human Resources at Amherst is at the end of a period of dramatic transformation in which it pivoted from a primarily transactional function into a strategic partner for the College. The initiative included a complete restructure of the HR office, adding new strategic-focused positions, and moving transaction-focused positions into a newly created Shared Services function.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner position will build on the transformation, firmly establishing HR as a strategic campus partner. We encourage you to share your knowledge, diversity, and creativity within our community. By joining our team, you join us in our mission and vision for a transformative HR experience.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience with an anticipated hiring range of $110K-$120K

Amherst College offers exceptional benefits:
  • Affordable medical insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and low cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 4 weeks of vacation, accrued sick time, and floating holidays
  • A Retirement Plan with an employer match and annual contribution
  • Tuition Benefits with family offerings
  • Commuter benefits, free parking, reduced cost of meals, and access to the library, museums, and gym


Please note that this position is available for a hybrid work assignment for those who reside in the state of MA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Consultation and Campus Partnership
  • Serve as a consultant and coach assisting a diverse group of staff and supervisors/chairs in effectively and positively managing interpersonal relations matters.
  • Interpret and implement College policies and procedures, and ensure compliance in all areas of employment law (State and Federal).
  • Conduct and/or oversee investigations, document outcomes and recommend appropriate course of action.
  • Work with in-house and/or outsourced legal counsels in implementing necessary actions as a result of investigations, claims and/or other administrative actions.
  • Serve as a consultant and provide training to campus constituents in a variety of subjects to promote and support an engaging and positive workplace culture.
  • Design, conduct, and monitor exit and stay interviews, noting trends and addressing areas of opportunity.
  • Facilitate communication between employees and managers by providing guidance and consultation to address employee issues, concerns, and complaints, and problem solve and resolve conflicts and performance concerns
  • Collaborate with campus partners on areas of implementing progressive discipline, corrective actions, performance plans, terminations, and off-boarding.
  • Serve as a member of the Personnel Changes Review Committee (PCRC) and ensure compliance with the process and completion of related actions.

Strategy Development and Implementation
  • Design and implement a recruitment and onboarding strategy that emphasizes the candidate and employee experiences, promotes diversity and inclusion, strengthens the recruiting and onboarding model, supports retention, and promotes the College as an employer of choice. Manage the execution of the full cycle recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Develop and implement a marketing campaign that communicates a compelling message about what differentiates Amherst as an employer, and capitalizes on best practices and new media tools in order to reach a diverse audience .
  • Design and implement a workplace relations strategy that emphasizes the employee experience, promotes diversity and inclusion, strengthens the workplace culture, and supports retention.
  • Partner with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the development and implementation of workplace relations initiatives, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
  • Develop and implement strategic workforce initiatives focused on critical, hard-to-fill, and high-volume positions including succession planning and pipeline development.
  • Partner with the Director of Organizational Development & Engagement to develop and implement strategies to engage and retain talented staff.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of employment procedures, policies, and associated practices in accordance with College standards and legal requirements.
  • Help identify and implement process and configuration improvements in Workday, building on best practices while serving as primary subject matter expert for configurations releases related to talent management, recruitment, and onboarding.


Other Duties
  • Assist in the overall management of the HR Office, providing support and guidance as needed.
  • Interact and collaborate with other members of the HR Staff.
  • Keep abreast of and monitor new developments, trends, legislation, and regulations affecting employment.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects.
  • Participate in committees and special projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7-10 years of direct experience managing workplace relations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
  • Coaching and consulting skills.
  • Comfortable managing difficult situations, showing a high level of professional maturity, resiliency, and adaptability.
  • Proven ability to develop strong, respectful relationships, to inspire confidence, and to build trust.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, employee data management systems, and ability to learn new software programs.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal, customer service, time management, and project management skills.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with federal and state employment law.
  • Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.


Preferred:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP Certification
  • Experience and understanding of key workplace relations and organizational development concepts and strategies such as succession planning, pipeline development, and workforce planning and implementation strategy with an emphasis on retaining a diverse workforce .
  • In depth experience in HR functional areas (generalist, benefits, talent, recruiting, compensation, etc.).
  • Higher Education HR consulting experience.


Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Company

Amherst College

Amherst College prepares students to make a difference in the world. Our financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and our student body is among the most diverse. At Amherst, you are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning.

Since our 1821 founding, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking. Small classes, an open curriculum and a singular focus on undergraduate education ensure that leading scholars engage daily with talented, curious students, equipping them for leadership in an increasingly global and complex world.

Offering competitive compensation packages and a multitude of programs and services for staff, Amherst works to enrich the working life and support the well-being of each and every employee.

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