HR Business Partner

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday HR Business Partner. Xavier University is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to contribute to the University’s success by providing strategic and tactical broad-based HR consulting.

The incumbent should exercise impeccable attention to detail and a dedication to excellence in all aspects of work. HR consultation and subject matter expertise should include, but are not limited to: general benefits consulting, salary structure, employee relations, organizational development, performance management, strategic planning, restructures, strategic workforce planning (development and succession), and talent acquisition and engagement.

• Establish relationships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the University objectives.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with the legal department as needed.
• Provide consultation for all phases of the recruiting process with hiring managers and search committees, including planning of staffing projections, applicant pool development, posting and advertising, screening and selection.
• Advise hiring managers on position classification and salary targets.
• Provide confidential and strategic consultation in areas such as salary benchmarking, coaching/mentoring, and development of strategic workforce planning.
• Proactively engage in reorganizations, change management efforts, and division goals and initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or as become evident.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; higher education experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues and/or HR leadership.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Embraces Xavier’s Jesuit Catholic identity and Ignatian values.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of constituents.
• Demonstrates agility and flexibility to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities; can work well under pressure and multi-task with interruptions and changing priorities.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.