Human Resource Business Partner

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Job description

Department

IU HUMAN RESOURCES (UA-HUMM-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Human Resources supports the broader Indiana University academic and research mission, through a wide variety of strategic and operational functions related to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse employee workforce.

IU Human Resources provides university-wide services with the explicit recognition of the following customers: executives, managers, employees, and federal and state agencies. Services are intended to be provided in a partnership-environment; simultaneously accommodating fiscal realities and maintaining a commitment to quality, equity, and integrity.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and dedicated HR Business partner, that specializes in recruiting to join our IU Research HR team. In addition to talent acquisition, this role will encompass position management and entering new hire paperwork into our HR systems. If you are passionate about recruiting, enjoy managing positions, and have exceptional organizational skills, we want you to be a part of our team.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and help develop job descriptions.
• Executes end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates.
• Manages candidate pipelines and help coordinate interviews.
• Ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Leverages knowledge of best practices for sourcing and managing diverse talent.
• Works closely with department heads to create and maintain accurate and up-to-date position descriptions.
• Assists in developing and updating job requisitions and postings.
• Ensures consistency and compliance with company policies and industry standards for job descriptions.
• Participates in job evaluation and salary benchmarking processes.
• Prepares and distributes new hire paperwork, including employment contracts, offer letters, and onboarding materials.
• Enters new hire information into the HR management system (HRMS) and maintain personnel records.
• Ensures compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Trains managers on hiring process.

General Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies in-depth HR body of knowledge and skills to provide tactical guidance for HR related matters like salary administration, hiring, training, and policy interpretation.
• Resolves and provides solutions for more complex employee relations issues with continued partnership, counsel, and support from COEs.
• Collaborates and develops recruiting strategies to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs; ensures recruiting and staffing needs are met in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other business partners and managers to improve and build effective relationships to improve employee engagement and identify high priority retention needs.
• Coaches leaders to help determine best solutions regarding policy interpretation, performance issues, workforce planning, change management, conflict resolution to ensure alignment and consistency across the university.
• Provides HR consulting and problem-solving solutions on issues to leaders and managers
• Collaborates with HR COEs to roll out and support university-wide initiatives, ensure client's needs are understood and met, and deliver change management interventions.
• Provides support for ensuring an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (Human Resources degree highly desired).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of Human Resources or related progressively responsible experience.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in recruiting and sourcing.
• Experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or in a similar recruitment role.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• SHRM-CP/PHR 1 Year.

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation practices, compliance with federal and state laws.
• Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment laws/regulations.
• Consulting Acumen.
• Developing coaching skills.

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of recruitment and selection best practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with HRMS and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Familiarity with position management and job description creation.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Human Resources

Job Family: HR Generalist/HRBP

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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