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Washington University in St. Louis · 18 hours ago

Senior HR Business Partner, School of Public Health (Hybrid) - Human Resources

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $148K/yr

8+ years exp

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for the School of Public Health. This role provides complex HR support, drives the implementation of HR programs, and partners with academic and administrative leaders to develop people strategies that align with institutional objectives.

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Responsibilities

Partners with academic and administrative leaders to develop and implement people strategies that advance institutional objectives, operational efficiency, and academic excellence

Advises and consults with deans, department chairs, and/or managers on a wide range of HR topics, including performance management, faculty and staff development, workforce planning, total rewards, organizational design, and employee engagement

Anticipates workforce trends and proactively identify human capital needs, leading initiatives that address retention, engagement, and evolving skill requirements within the academic and administrative workforce

Oversees the local implementation of HR programs and processes—such as performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning—ensuring alignment with university policies and values

Partners with unit leadership to plan and execute organizational changes with significant people impact (e.g., reorganizations, realignments, or reductions in force), ensuring transparent and compliant processes

Serves as a change champion by facilitating communication, adoption, and long-term integration of institutional HR initiatives and strategic projects

Serves as a liaison between assigned schools/departments, the HR Solutions Center, and the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR services across the university

Collaborate with CoE teams to tailor and implement HR solutions that address the distinctive needs of academic and administrative units

Provides feedback and insights to CoE teams regarding HR policies, programs, and knowledge base resources to promote continuous improvement and institutional relevance

Partners with Finance and administrative business officers to align workforce and budget planning, ensuring responsible stewardship of institutional resources

Engages with campus partners (e.g., Faculty Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, Employee Relations) to connect leaders with appropriate HR expertise and institutional resources

Monitors and interprets HR metrics and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, diversity, faculty/staff demographics) to identify trends and inform data-driven decision-making

Analyzes HR data specific to schools and departments to provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic and operational goals

Helps in leading 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

May lead and support change management efforts and serve as a change champion for HR and organizational initiatives. Helps manage downstream impacts of HR initiatives to support effective implementation and alignment across the organization

Leads and supports unit-specific communications regarding HR initiatives, policy updates, and key processes. Collaborates with leaders to design and implement engagement strategies that strengthen workplace culture, foster inclusion, and enhance faculty and staff retention

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources ExperienceData AnalysisOrganizational PlanningConsultingTalent AcquisitionCustomer ServiceInterpersonal ManagementAdaptabilityProblem SolvingTeamworkWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree

Human Resources (8 Years)

Preferred

Experience supporting senior academic or administrative leaders through complex organizational and workforce changes

Master's degree

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Society for Human Resource Management

University Setting Or Large, Complex Organization With A Matrix Structure (5 Years)

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 Management

Multiple Project Management

Oral Communications

Organizational Planning

Priority Management

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Supervision

Talent Acquisition

Teamwork

Written Communication

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.