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Employer Name: Barnard College

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position. Job: Human Resources Partner Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Director, HR, the Human Resources Partner position is responsible for cultivating continuous organizational evolution by aligning business objectives with employees and management. The Human Resources Partner coordinates and/or provides guidance on human resource functions across assigned business units, up to and including benefits, workforce planning, performance management, recruitment/retention, and employee relations. Maintain positive employee relations that improves staff morale, reduces workplace conflict and ultimately, increases productivity. Job Description: Duties & Responsibilities: Provide strategic HR Partner expertise to assigned client groups to maximize organizational performance. Translate operational strategy and organizational needs into solutions including organizational design and development, talent management, and change management. Take a systematic, insight and data-driven approach to influence strategies and help solve emerging departmental challenges. Act as a proactive and credible partner and advisor to leaders; bring thought leadership and experience to grow our leaders. Translate the HR needs of the college and deploy programs and processes in ways that bring value. Shape the employee experience from point of offer through entire span of employment. Provide day-to-day employee relations support and guidance regarding human resource practices, interpretation of College/human resources policies, problem resolution. Coordinate and manage on/off boarding--offer, new hire orientation and agendas, exit interviews and feedback. Participate in ongoing continuing education in legal compliance and HR best practices; serve as an SME for HR-related questions and issues. Participate with employee investigations, employee misconduct and policy infraction; support with translation and documentation of these cases, as needed. Support in developing and modifying policies and processes to enhance, increase clarity and ensure legal compliance, as needed. Provide initial absence and leave management guidelines and processes to clients, make referrals to Benefits division, provide support and interaction with employees and departments on leave/benefit status on behalf of Benefits department if necessary. Guide and support departments with accommodation inquiries (medical or other), and be used as a reference for any other benefit questions and inquiries. Provide support and documentation for unemployment queries and labor relations matters. Assist with employee engagement projects such as employee recognition/years of service programs, events, and wellness campaigns. Support talent related efforts in the areas of interviewing, updating job descriptions and recruitment of seasonal, hourly, and salaried positions for both unionized and administrative positions. Upon selection, accountable for a seamless candidate experience from point of offer through onboarding. Assist in providing HR and Payroll teams with translation and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements including but not limited to employee disciplinary actions, performance reviews, paycheck inquiries. Perform other HR duties as assigned. Skills, Qualifications & Requirements: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of operations and how human capital strategies drive operational outcomes Strong ability to diagnose; using data and insight to drive tangible and impactful plans Systems thinker; connects dots and drives to a bigger picture Consultative approach to business partnership High collaboration; demonstrated ability to effectively work across, up, and down to drive outcomes Very high emotional intelligence (relational, self- and social-awareness and management, influence, learning) Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies. Ability to organize work, and meet deadlines on projects requiring attention to accuracy and detail Ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor when under pressure Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred, with five (5) years or more of related professional and administrative experience; or equivalent combination education/experience Experience with HRIS systems Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree Experience with Workday HRIS systems Union experience Experience working in higher education Additional HR certification, i.e., SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 Hours: 35 Hours a Week - Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days remote, subject to change due to operational needs. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Company: Barnard College Time Type: Full time