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University of Massachusetts Amherst · 10 hours ago

Human Resources Business Partner I - Multiple Positions (Hybrid Opportunity)

Amherst, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university seeking a Human Resources Business Partner I to support the College of Natural Sciences in achieving its HR operational and strategic objectives. This role involves providing leadership and direction to HR staff, managing hiring processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Provide direction, leadership, and support to a team of HR staff members to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely execution of HR processes

Engage regularly with CNS faculty and staff to administer Human Resources activities across the unit, supporting all employees, both academic and non-academic

Manage the hiring, promotion, transfer, tenure, and reappointment processes

Advise on process compliance

Support onboarding processes to enhance employee effectiveness

Work with managers to develop clear, accurate and results-oriented position descriptions

Review and approve the submission of staff classification review requests in the Talent Management software system

Administer and advise managers and staff on university compensation and classification processes, ensuring alignment with HR best practices

Facilitate and monitor leave processes

Partner with leadership to support non-standard leave cases

Manage, monitor, and provide guidance on employee evaluation processes

Support and maintain engagement to drive best in class performance

Support senior level HR staff in resolving employee performance concerns

Partner with managers to escalate non-standard employee relation or performance matters

Process, monitor, and approve HR actions within HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), ATS (applicant tracking system), and other relevant systems

Advise staff on proper policies and procedures to support the timely and accurate management of employment actions

Troubleshoot and resolve complex HR processing inquiries with a high level of independence

Create and provide queries and reports to support ongoing HR management throughout the college

Collaborate with college and department constituents to create, write and update knowledge-based resources

Partner with peers and leadership to advance current processes and systems to support continuous improvement throughout the HR operation

Qualification

Human Resource ManagementEmployee RelationsHRIS ProficiencyPHR/SPHR CertificationHigher Education ExperienceCustomer Service OrientationDiscretionJudgmentProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Associates degree and four (4) years of human resource-related experience OR a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of human resource-related experience

Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve, manage multiple demands, and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining a strong focus on timeliness and quality for both individual and team performance

Strong service orientation that demonstrates proactive relationship building and customer-focused problem solving

Commitment to inclusion and awareness and understanding of diverse thought, cultures, race, gender, and other differences

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including training skills

Proven competence with spreadsheets, word processing, electronic calendars and organizational charts, as well as central data systems

Ability to exercise extreme discretion and judgment in matters of a sensitive or confidential nature