"HR Business Partner II (Hybrid) - Human Resources"

Position Summary

Provides the HR support for school/s, departments, and Senior Business Partners with executing the employee initiatives that support daily operations, business strategy and organizational growth. Supports diverse HR processes, provides initial guidance on HR matters, and drives the implementation of HR programs. By combining consulting agility with strong project management skills and deep HR expertise, the role ensures the smooth execution of HR policies/practices and initiatives that align with the university's strategic goals. Serves as an active catalyst for employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment and alignment for consistent practice around how employees are managed and opportunities for them to grow and flourish. May participate in budget related planning, spend and reconciliations. Specific assignments within Danforth schools and the CFU will be determined based on organizational needs in areas that may require more senior-level support.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

HR Consultation and Advisory Support

• Advises and consults with assigned leaders, managers, and supervisors on foundational HR topics, policies, and practices.
• Provides initial guidance on general HR matters such as progressive discipline, performance coaching, and employee development conversations.
• Partners with various leaders to align HR practices with organizational goals and university policies and mission.
• Serves as key driver of university culture by guiding and coaching leaders to enhance employee engagement.
• Partners with leaders to help shape the employee experience, ensuring it reflects WashU mission and values, and inspires teams to excel.

HR Program Coordination and Implementation

• Supports the smooth execution of key HR processes across assigned schools and departments, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely coordination with HR teams and stakeholders.
• Supports and/or manage the implementation of HR programs including workforce planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
• Collaborates with senior HRBPs and CoEs to implement larger strategic HR programs and projects. Provides education and training program to managers and employees.

Stakeholder Liaison and Relationship Management

• Serves as a liaison between supported schools/departments, the HR Solutions Center, and HR CoEs to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Escalates complex employee relations issues to the senior HRBP or Employee Relations CoE as appropriate.
• Interfaces with Finance and Business Managers to align on headcount planning, staffing, and budget impacts.
• Partners with campus offices and HR stakeholders to guide leaders and employees to the appropriate resources or subject matter experts.

Data, Analytics and Reporting

• Provides data-driven recommendations that inform strategic decision-making using analysis skills that support specific tailored decision-making for actions to improve workforce outcomes.
• Monitors HR dashboards and key metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, engagement trends) to identify insights and share relevant data with assigned units.
• Responds to basic HR reporting requests and partner with HRIS or analytics teams on more complex data needs.
• Uses data analysis to support decision-making and recommend actions to improve workforce outcomes.

Policy, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Provides feedback to CoEs on HR policies, processes, and knowledge base content to improve accuracy and accessibility.
• Maintains awareness of employment laws and university policies to ensure compliance and effective policy interpretation.
• Supports change management efforts and serve as a change champion for HR and organizational initiatives.
• Assess downstream impacts of HR initiatives to supports effective implementation and alignment across the organization.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• The work is normally performed in the offices located across the university’s campuses. There will be activities that require trips to many University offices and offsite locations.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience: Human Resources (7 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Society for Human Resource Management
Work Experience: University Setting Or Large, Complex Organization With A Matrix Structure (4 Years)
Skills: Adaptability, Business Oriented, Confidential Data Handling, Consulting, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Design Thinking, Flexibility, HR Legal Compliance, Human Resources Compliance, Human Resources Key Performance Indicators (HR KPIs), Human Resources Policies, Impact Analysis, Interact with All Levels of Management, Interpersonal Communication, Multiple Project Management, Oral Communications, Organizational Planning, Policy Interpretation, Priority Management, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Talent Acquisition, Teamwork, Written Communication

Grade: G14
Salary Range: $75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually