Human Resources Business Partner

Overview:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning client/organizational objectives with Human Resources plans and services while performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This role is key to the effective integration of HR value-added services with the administrative and academic departments of the university. The HRBP works closely with HR team members across all areas of service delivery and is responsible for “client account management” across multiple schools and administrative departments.

This position carries out responsibilities across multiple functional areas including but not limited to: employee relations, training, performance management, organizational talent/development assessment, and overall HR operational support.

The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, determining alternative courses of action, assessing risk and proposing integrated solutions to achieve desired outcomes. The successful HRBP is viewed as a member of their client’s leadership team and acts as both a change agent and employee champion. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and communicates proactively within both HR and business units.

The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver client-focused service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP operates strategically and will also have extensive tactical responsibilities while matrix-managing project teams and resources to ensure high quality solution delivery.

The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about their clients’ challenges, midrange and long-term plans, culture, and external threats and challenges. The HRBP is a key leader in HR service delivery and works directly with Touro University Nevada’s Head of Human Resources on strategic projects.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for managers and employees to understand HR service delivery model and obtain services.
• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for client groups;
• Manages FMLA and Reasonable Accommodations processes; escalates unique issues to the Director of Human Resources for guidance in administration.
• Assists in the development drafting and implementation of policies and procedures as necessary;
• Performs Compensation and Payroll duties under the direction of Head of HR.
• Serves as point person for all employee related health insurance plans including short-term and long-term disability, dental, vision, health, retirement plans, qualified tuition reduction plans, and employee assistance program.
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation to employees.
• Conducts regular meetings with respective client groups including participation in appropriate staff meetings.
• Consults with line management providing HR guidance with an emphasis on influencing decision‑making when necessary and appropriate.
• Establishes and manages strategic projects often in conjunction with Executive Management, Deans, Department Heads, etc.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in concert with the HR Centers of Excellence to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Responsible for Employee Relations. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues; conducts effective thorough and objective investigations often in conjunction with the Office of Institutional…