Human Resources Business Partner - Division of Online & Distance Education

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary HR liaison for Husson University’s Division of Online and Distance Education and the School of Professional Studies, managing day‑to‑day HR functions and ensuring efficient, compliant, and consistent processes.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the Division of Online and Distance Education and the School of Online & Professional Studies.
• Support workforce planning, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
• Support change management initiatives related to program growth and expansion.
• Participate in team meetings as needed.
• Provide guidance on employment law, university policies, and HR best practices, especially related to remote employees.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase the Online Division’s efficiency and service delivery for recruitment and retention.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment laws and university policies.

• Post and manage open Online Division/School staff, faculty, and adjunct positions.
• Manage a consistent staff & adjunct hiring workflow.
• Draft and process adjunct appointment letters for approval and signature.
• Maintain Online adjunct pay tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with Payroll regarding out‑of‑state adjunct hires and wage compliance.
• Assist with new hire orientation for staff, faculty, and adjuncts.
• Manage administrative HR functions including status changes, tuition waivers, and record updates.
• Support student employment onboarding and processes for the Division of Online/School of Online and Professional Studies.
• Maintain accurate data entry in the HRIS system and establish controls for data consistency.
• Update and maintain internal tracking documents for Online, including affirmative action log, vacant position report, payroll notes.
• Assist in reviewing payroll data for accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support Human Resources and Online Learning operations.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly across departments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Google); advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP, Neo Ed, or similar).
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years in Human Resources or a related field, preference given to experience in higher education.
• Experience supporting a remote or multi‑state workforce preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Visit our website at Husson University for a complete list of benefits.

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