Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title:

Human Resources Business Partner

Department:
Human Resources

FLSA Status:
Exempt – Grade 8

Salary Range: $66,000 – $82,400

Union: N/A

Reports to:

Executive Director, Human Resources

Work Schedule:

Full‑time, full year. Office hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Schedule may be adjusted based on MICA and other departmental needs or requirements.

The HR Business Partner provides dedicated support and develops close working relationships with assigned client areas, working collaboratively with department managers, staff, and senior leadership of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). The HR Business Partner assures equity, inclusion, access, and anti‑racism as central to their work and the delivery of services to faculty, staff, students, and families. This position will be the first point of contact for client groups on all HR related matters (e.g., policies, processes, employee relations, performance management, new hire orientation, onboarding, employee engagement activities, training and development, and recruiting).

The position will ensure effective delivery of HR core processes and compliance with relevant institutional guidelines, policies, practices, and employment laws. The HR Business Partner may receive and investigate complaints related to performance and/or workplace behavior.

• Recruitment & Talent Management
  Develops recruitment strategies, including review of all open positions, updating job descriptions and specifications, creating a search and advertising plan, and identifying target markets and recruitment sources. Posts jobs to appropriate job boards and utilizes targeted and niche sourcing strategies to fill critical vacancies. Utilizes social media platforms such as Linked In, Monster, and Career Builder to source passive candidates. Assists clients in evaluating applicants, conducting phone screening, interviewing, making selection recommendations, conducting reference checks, setting salaries, extending offers, and assisting new hires with onboarding and orientation.
  
  Supports or leads high‑level searches and works closely with the team on recruitment initiatives to drive and enable hiring and retention of diverse talent. Recommends improvements to selection policies and procedures.
• Administrative & Onboarding
  Assists with supporting the department’s main telephone and email accounts. Verifies I‑9 forms for new faculty and staff, utilizing E‑Verify, entering data, and coordinating logistics. Completes offboarding tasks including exit interviews, notification emails, and system notifications. Assists with reference checks, employment verification, unemployment requests, and submitting requests for annual MVR background checks. Organizes, files, maintains, and destroys records according to established procedures.
  
  Scans employment forms and faculty contracts to the appropriate employee’s electronic file. Shares responsibility for overseeing new hire orientation. Onboards new employees, provides an overview of Workday, ensures onboarding tasks are completed, troubleshoots access issues, and provides a positive onboarding experience.
• Employee Relations
  Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and improve retention. Educates client groups on employee relations policies and procedures, including coaching, counseling, career development, discipline, performance management, and policy interpretation. Manages the annual performance assessment process for client groups. Receives and investigates complaints related to performance and/or workplace behavior. Creates investigation plans, gathers evidence, conducts interviews, drafts findings, prepares reports, and recommends resolution(s) in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  
  Maintains accurate and thorough investigatory records and utilizes a case‑management database. Keeps abreast of federal and state law and higher‑education trends. Assists with mediation for conflict management and tracks systemic concerns. Aids in campus‑wide engagement and recognition programs and participates in…