HR Business Partner

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Requirements

The HR Business Partner will be a key player in driving HR strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and enhancing the overall employee experience for employees and managers of the University campuses (Main Campus, Medical Center, Law Center and University Services).  The HR Business Partner contributes to the execution and delivery of effective HR strategies, services, and programs to the campuses. Through collaboration and relationship building, the HR Business Partner, partners with the internal stakeholder departments assigned and works to identify critical issues and/or gaps and proposes and implements changes designed to support the goals of the campus, department or unit.  In addition to core HR functions, this role places a strong emphasis on project management, HRIS systems proficiency, and the ability to develop and deliver effective training programs to stakeholders.

Reporting to the HR Director, Main Campus and University Services, the HR Business Partner has duties that include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a front-line resource for stakeholder areas to assist with navigating the broad range of human resources areas, including employment, staffing, compensation, employee relations, performance management, organizational development and employment law.
• Collaborate with campus and department leaders to achieve the strategic goals of the department, campus and/or University.
• Identify critical issues and/or gaps and propose and implement changes to department heads and leadership.
• Serve as an expert consultant to department leaders on a wide variety of HR issues and consistently engage the appropriate HR subject matter expert or other University resource on respective matters. 
• Provide HR policy interpretation.
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations and activity, including identifying and developing additional service opportunities and coordinating delivery of HR services.
• Develop and provide customized information exchanges, trainings, and knowledge transfer sessions to meet stakeholder needs pertaining to HR issues, policies, and practices.
• Partner with departments and the broader HR to identify opportunities to enhance the overall employee experience.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the HR Director, HR Business Partners, Main Campus and University Services, the HR Business Partner is a member of the University HR Business Partner team which is a part of the Department of Human Resources. Other units in the Department of HR include the Employee Relations & Engagement team, Employment Services, Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits, the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, Hoya Kids Learning Center and Compensation and Classification.

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources with a focus on employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, project management, HRIS systems, and training development. Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends. Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of successful impleme