"Associate Human Resources Partner"

Job Details

Position Title:
Associate Human Resources Partner

Compensation:
$43,000 to $45,000

Department:
People and Culture Services_C

About this opportunity:
People and Culture Services is hiring!
We welcome applications for Associate Human Resources Partner.
The Associate Human Resources Partner collaborates closely with employees at all levels within the university to support HR hiring processes. This role is ideal for someone who is people-focused, proactive, a problem-solver, and eager to grow in the HR field.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Partner, the Associate Human Resources Partner will facilitate and oversee various human resources processes such as position description development, job postings, candidate selection and offer, and background screening; serve as an HR liaison for temporary employment placement and for assigned areas; advise and counsel employees, supervisors, and administrators regarding university policies and state and federal laws and regulations that impact the human resources functions; provide guidance regarding talent acquisition, retention, classification, compensation and other related Human Resources matters; serve on HR project teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer the employment, promotion, and transfer process for staff, professional, faculty, and service positions in assigned areas according to university policies and procedures.
• Advise and counsel employees, supervisors, and administrators regarding university policies and state and federal laws and regulations that impact the human resources functions.
• Provide guidance regarding talent acquisition, retention, classification, compensation and other related Human Resources matters. Serve on HR project teams.
• Review requisitions to fill vacancies; review and provide guidance on job descriptions and develop job offers in Workday, advise on FSLA exemption status, determine if immigration cases are probable. Monitor recruitment pools to determine if additional recruitment efforts are needed. Attend job fairs.
• Manage all adjunct faculty and temporary employee requisitions for assigned areas; liaise with departments throughout the search, from job description development to candidate selection and hire.
• Determine salary/wage rates for new hires and transfers, verify employment eligibility for new hires, and manage background screenings for hires in assigned areas.
• Initiate and participate in cross-functional work teams in order to improve HR processes and programs. Participate in all phases of implementation, validation, and rollout as well as ongoing communication and training; serve as project lead as assigned.
• Serve as a resource to provide guidance and troubleshooting for departments on Workday and Banner functions/processes, especially Workday applicant tracking/recruiting and compensation-related tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or, an associate’s degree and two additional years of experience or four years of additional work experience will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience (either full or part-time) in an office and/or professional setting.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to effectively and confidently interact and communicate with all levels within the organization, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Ability to identify and manage ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Work experience in human resources performing duties related to the recruitment function.
• Experience working in higher education or the public sector.

How to apply:
Please follow the upload instructions in the application to attach supporting documents listed below:
1. Cover letter (Optional but recommended)
2. Resume (Required) Do not use the "Autofill from Resume" feature.
Applications must be received by 01/12/26 at 12:01 AM.

For inquiries about this vacancy, please contact:
Susan Schlensker
Senior Human Resources Partner
slschlensker@bsu.edu

What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.