Salary: $56,774.00 AnnuallyLocation : Suite 101, MOJob Type: Exempt Staff Full TimeJob Number: 999437Division: Human ResourcesOpening Date: 10/10/2024Description The Senior 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 Senior Strategic HR Partner provides one-stop service and support regarding all HR-related issues, including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, and other matters. Examples of DutiesServe 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
- 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. Conducts 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. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
- 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
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce planning, 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. Follows 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
Perform miscellaneous duties, including but not limited to: 15%
- Serve as backup for other 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
Typical Qualifications Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Development, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR),SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Experience:
- Three years of professional-level experience with demonstrated knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
Supplemental Information
- Lifting (weight) - 25 lbs.
Special Instructions:Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle. Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our !01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Development, Business or Public Administration, or a related field?
02 This position requires three years of professional-level experience with demonstrated knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. Please describe your experiences in these areas. 03 Do you understand you will be required to obtain your SHRM or HRCI certification?
Required Question