Strategic HR Partner​/Senior Strategic HR Partner

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer

Salary $56,774.00 Annually

Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Number 998789

Division Human Resources

Category Human Resources / Higher Education

Based on the selected candidate’s education & experience, the position will either be offered at the Strategic HR Partner level or the Senior Strategic HR Partner level. The offered salary will be adjusted according to the candidate's education and experience.

The Strategic HR Partner position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated client groups. This position serves as the group's single point of contact in HR by formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value‑added service to management and employees that reflects the organization's business objectives. The Strategic HR Partner provides "one‑stop" service and support regarding all HR‑related issues, including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, and other matters.

This position oversees the students, graduate assistants, and Federal Workstudy program.

This position differs from the Sr. Strategic Partner in the required years of experience and scope of duties.

• Serve as HR business partner to an assigned University client group, including 85%
• Meet regularly with and advise vice presidents, deans, directors, managers, and supervisors regarding HR‑related issues, including talent acquisition, employment, classification/compensation, benefits, performance, discipline, and other issues.
• Manage students, graduate assistants, and Federal Workstudy employment programs.
• Proactively seek opportunities to connect to stakeholders on the strategies that impact their work in the campus community.
• Ensure effective and timely communication with stakeholders.
• Verify the accuracy of information entered into the personnel/payroll computer system.
• Remain knowledgeable of University policies, procedures, and best practices to provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops contract or offer terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Assists international employees with related HR matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Works on special projects.
• Leads special and cross‑functional project teams.
• Participates in professional development sessions or seminars to develop subject matter expertise in multiple human resource disciplines.

• Serve as backup for Sr. Strategic HR Partners during peak times or periods of absence to ensure smooth service delivery to all internal customers.
• Serve as backup for the Information Systems Project Manager in coordinating, scheduling, and processing the Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) with various academic colleges.
• Assist with New Employee Orientations.
• Draft policies/procedures/proposals/correspondence, as directed.
• Respond to survey requests by investigating survey areas and completing survey responses as appropriate.

• Serve as HR business partner to an assigned University client group, including 85%
• Meet regularly with and…