"Human Resources Business Partner"

Human Resources Business Partner

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) collaborates with their assigned client groups to determine, develop, and customize tools to meet department objectives. This position provides HR generalist support and leads key aspects of HR functions, with an emphasis on full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategies, while also supporting organizational development, legal compliance, employee relations (including engagement and retention), on-boarding, and compensation administration. This role proactively evaluates and creates efficient HR administrative processes by applying continuous improvement measures and methods. The HRBP analyzes proposed changes in methods and recommends, plans for, and implements system and process improvements to enhance both recruitment effectiveness and overall HR operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle across the organization, partnering with managers to source candidates, participate in interviews, and support offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to recommend effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire top talent and provides full-cycle recruitment.
• Support the development and implementation of action plans to increase employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Advocate to drive diversity awareness, inclusion, and company culture.
• Participate in presentations and focus groups/listening sessions as needed to share information, gather feedback, or provide training and education on policies.
• Responsible for conducting internal investigations and recommending appropriate action and resolution.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers' Compensation (WC), and collaborates with HR Generalist to support employees.
• Identify professional development needs for organization and participates in the evaluation of training programs.
• Consistently demonstrate basic knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, to reduce legal risks and ensure compliance with state, federal and administrative employment laws.
• Routinely review employee data reports for assigned department or service line and report findings and observations to HR Manager for appropriate action.
• Partner with the HR team to understand and address trends related to turnover, compliance with training initiatives and adherence to the employment 'life cycle' events such as performance assessments, annual enrollment, wellness activities, etc.
• Contribute to the development of HR strategic goals.
• Partner HR team to consistently apply and administer HR practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Routinely conduct 'culture checks' with employees and managers to identify opportunities to improve HR services and assist with service line operational strategies; ensuring inefficiencies or obstacles are minimized and eliminated.
• Assist the HR Manager and CHRO to collect and analyze data needed to advocate for organizational needs.
• Collaborate with HR team to develop, present and inform the organization on key initiatives (new training, benefits, etc.).
• Support organizational initiatives.
• Support, review, and audit any change transactions in HRIS system.
• Collect and analyze exit interview survey data and produces summary reports and trending analysis, reviewing with appropriate management to implement change, when needed.
• Other Duties: Conduct similar duties deemed fit for the proper execution of duties, and duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Actual schedule to be discussed with candidate selected for position. Option to work hybrid (some onsite and some from home) available. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of related work experience, or a combination of 7-10 years of relevant training and work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong skills to follow issues and projects through to completion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to utilize web applications and HRIS systems.
• Proven effective, accurate and clear communication with proficient verbal, written, and reading skills in business English.
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Proficient computer skills including advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams, and PowerPoint, HRIS databases, electronic timekeeping, and cloud-based storage systems.
• Able to quickly learn and train others to use new computer technology.
• Able to manage all activities and highly confidential information with discretion, good judgment, courtesy, patience, and tact.
• Able effectively define and prioritize realistic and specific goals and objectives.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines and satisfy expectations.
• Able independently research and resolve problems, respond to others in a timely manner.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member with a high standard of integrity and ethics
• Ability and interest in supporting the strategic vision and annual goals of the department and organization.
• Proven ability to analyze and conceptualize complex issues and consequences to achieve positive results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in management, human resources, or related field.
• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working with unions is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge with HRIS and Time Tracking System.

COMPENSATION:

Pay: The pay range for this position is $6,666.67 to $7,500 per month.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required), group life insurance, generous time off, professional development funds, discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment, access to fitness facilities, and more!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing: Frequently

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers: Constantly

Read or write electronic or printed materials: Constantly

Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device: Constantly

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces: Constantly

To view additional information and to apply, visit https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCCS_Careers/job/Claremont/Human-Resources-Business-Partner_REQ-7706