Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

FLSA Exempt

XOCOM - Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine seeks an experienced and strategic Human Resources professional to serve as the primary Human Resources leader for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. This position serves as a trusted advisor to college leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and human resources strategy while ensuring alignment with university policies and practices.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as the dedicated human resources leader for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine and acts as the primary liaison between the College of Medicine and Xavier University’s Office of Human Resources.

This role operates within a matrix reporting structure and partners closely with leadership to support workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational growth, and strategic initiatives. AA/ EOE

• Xavier University of Louisiana Office of Human Resources
• Co-Associate Deans for Finance and Administration, Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, employment law, and HR operations.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders on workforce and organizational matters.
• Strong communication, consultation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM - SCP , SPHR , or equivalent senior-level HR certification.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, or a similarly complex environment.

Full time, exempt

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, employment law, and HR operations.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders on workforce and organizational matters.
• Strong communication, consultation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description

• Serve as the primary HR representative and strategic advisor for the College of Medicine.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Advise managers and leaders on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Coordinate position management activities, including job descriptions, classification reviews, and compensation requests.
• Collaborate with Faculty Affairs regarding faculty appointments, renewals, and employment-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, University policies, and accreditation requirements.
• Facilitate HR services in partnership with Xavier University’s Office of Human Resources including compensation, benefits, leave administration, talent acquisition, compliance, and professional development.
• Participate in leadership discussions related to workforce…