Senior HR Business Partner, Wharton Human Resources & People Operations

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Posted Job Title

Senior HR Business Partner, Wharton Human Resources & People Operations

Job Profile Title

Associate Director D, Human Resources

Job Description Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner works to continually develop a high-performing workplace that reflects our commitment to nurturing an engaged, successful, and inclusive workplace culture. This Sr HRBP will contribute to developing a people-centric organization focused on DEIB, managing employee relations, curating professional development opportunities, and fostering employee engagement.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

As a primary function, this BP will navigate and negotiate complex relationships to support people management, organizational development, talent management, and optimizing business processes to facilitate/improve all activities that enable staff to be more productive at work. This position requires skillful navigation and negotiation within complex interpersonal dynamics, playing a crucial role in supporting people management and infusing empathy into HR business processes. This approach aims to optimize staff productivity and workplace satisfaction while also continually aligning with supporting and advancing Wharton's strategic priorities. The role also contributes to the development, utilization, and optimization of employee professional development programs that bolster well-being, talent management, and leadership skills to enhance the overall employee experience. 
 
In addition to these core responsibilities, this role will also:

• Serve as the Wharton HR Executive Director’s strategic thought partner, contributing to high-level decision-making and, where appropriate, acting as a proxy on key matters.
• Take an active role in setting up strategic projects—both within Wharton HR and across the school—by taking abstract concepts and creating concrete plans, structures, and roadmaps. This includes mapping out the steps necessary to bring strategic initiatives from