Strategic HR Partner​/Senior Strategic HR Partner

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Number: 999631

Division: Human Resources

Category: Human Resources / Higher Education

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

The Strategic HR Partner 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, providing 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.

The Senior Strategic HR Partner 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, providing "one‑stop" service and support regarding all HR‑related issues, including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, and other matters, with broader scope and greater experience required.

• Serve as HR business partner to an assigned University client group, including 85% of the time.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develop contract or offer terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Assist international employees with related HR matters.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce, and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Work on special projects.
• Lead special and cross‑functional project teams.
• Participate in professional development sessions or seminars to develop subject‑matter expertise in multiple human resource disciplines.

Perform miscellaneous duties, including 15% of the time.

• 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…