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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Client Services and Recruitment, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is a trusted business partner and thought leader, working collaboratively with assigned client groups to understand and accomplish organizational business objectives. Through an analytical and metric-driven approach, the incumbent will advise and counsel on all HR-related matters, including employee relations, workforce planning, policy interpretation, change management, succession planning, D&I initiatives, leadership and development programs, organizational design, and retention strategies.  To advance and execute HR initiatives, the Sr. HRBP will also build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of University HR.

Responsibilities

• Create deep and influential relationships with clients, and understand goals and priorities to help shape HR strategies. Provide expert guidance and input on organizational development, talent development, career progression opportunities, restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives, leveraging the University???s HR Centers of Excellence.
• Serve as a specialist in one of the following areas: Workforce Planning, Organizational Development and Change, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employee Relations, and/or Compensation.
• Support organizational development and change efforts by performing workforce assessments utilizing diagnostic tools, benchmarking, and metrics to determine appropriate roles, competencies, and skills required to execute new strategies. Work with clients to identify training needs and assist with the design and delivery of curriculum to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Assure that all HR processes: Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance Management, Training & Development, Succession Planning, and Recognition & Rewards are aligned in support of organizational initiatives.
• Work with clients and employees on employee relations issues.  Diagnose root causes and guide and assist with policy interpretation, conflict resolution, performance management, and conduct-related issues.?????? Educate clients on relevant policies, procedures, and practices, as well as the legal aspects and labor relations implications of various decision options. Provide a model for effective performance management, including coaching and appropriate strategies for handling disciplinary issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Recommend methods to minimize or prevent future issues.
• Ensure that HR-related programs are carried out in accordance with Columbia's policies and procedures and provide advice to clients and management concerning the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Partner with Compensation on compensation-related issues. Provide information for job evaluations to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Assist departments with the year-end merit increase process.
• Use data analytics to develop metrics, identify trends, and support HR initiatives. Serve as an analytics champion by engaging client groups and promoting data-assisted decision-making.
• Responsible for leading and contributing to university-wide projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor???s degree is required. A minimum of nine years of related experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master???s degree in Organizational Psychology or Human Resources is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Proven track record as a Human Resources Business Partner in a large, matrixed organization creating and implementing innovative HR solutions like workforce planning, change management, succession planning, D&I initiatives, leadership and development programs, organizational design, and retention strategies. 
• Demonstrated experience working with and providing consultation to Senior Management as a business partner on strategic and tactical HR-related business issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong project management skills.
• Intermediate-level skills in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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