Northern Arizona University Looking for Human Resources Business Partner Full Time

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Human Resources
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Job ID: 607340
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation’s
preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in
Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work
at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner contributes at both a hands-on and strategic level to attract, recruit, and retain diverse and
excellent faculty and staff. The position uses strong client relationships and HR knowledge to support our supervisors and managers to
proactively lead their teams in ways that improve performance, drive high retention, and ensure high levels of engagement across the teams
they serve. The position will provide operational and strategic guidance and consultation in any of the following areas: employee relations,
performance management, organizational analysis, training and development, program and policy development, interpretation of the application
of laws, rules, policies, or functions relating to human resources management.

The position performs advanced, professional level,
human resources work; plans and carries out work independently, utilizing knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations; integrates and
partners with HR colleagues; resolves complex Human Resources issues; prioritizes and manages issues within designated area of
responsibility; and maintains and ensures a confidential environment at all times.

Consultation/Strategic Planning – 35%

• Advises managers, officials, employees, and others on complex administrative employment issues, rules, and regulations;
• Coordinates HR activities impacting HR policies, processes, and activities;
• Consults and counsels employees, managers, and
  supervisors on highly specialized HR matters as well as the full range of HR services and programs;
• Researches, analyzes, and
  resolves complex problems and policy issues related to HR including handling difficult and sensitive cases and assignments that may include
  employment problems or controversy;
• Participates in special studies, surveys, and the collection of information on difficult
  operational and administrative problems and prepares reports recommending solutions or courses of action;
• Analyze data and reports
  to understand impact, correlations, discrepancies and to propose changes.
• Prepares, coordinates, and delivers services to support
  workshops, training, education, and special workforce projects or employment related matters;
• Perform troubleshooting, problem
  solving activities related to processes, as necessary.

Classification & Compensation – 20%

• Provide oversight, direction,
  and support of classification and compensation activities in designated area(s).
• Interpret and allocate positions to appropriate
  classification system applying appropriate definitions and university’s classification and compensation system.
• Explain audit
  results to employee, supervisor and employing official. Prepare notification to employee of audit finding. Provide systematic review of
  organizational structure, salaries, and workforce to guide in the development of recommendations and action plans to support organizational
  objectives. Interpret rules, FLSA and other statutes that may impact the college. Provide training to managers and supervisors on
  classification and compensation system and processes.
• Assists departments in applicable laws, policies, and
  procedures.

Performance Management – 15%

• Advise and assist University leadership and employees with issues related to
  managing employee performance management, which may include effective performance evaluation techniques, performance documentation
  practices, methods to assess and research work environment issues and general policy advice.

Employee Relations – 15%

• Reviews and approves/disapproves disciplinary actions and terminations and facilitates disciplinary interviews including
  pre-disciplinary hearings;
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex problems and policy issues related to HR including handling
  difficult and sensitive cases and assignments that may include employment problems or controversy;
• Implements and administers
  personnel processes governing policies, rules, regulations, and practices;
• Implements and manages important and sensitive personnel
  programs, operations, and activities;
• Conducts investigations of reported employee misconduct and prepares or assists supervisors
  to prepare documentation for university response. Serves as facilitator when appropriate.

Compliance – 10%

• Interprets HR
  policies, rules, and regulations for administrators, managers, or individual employees;
• Researches, prepares, and coordinates
  establishment of new or revisions in policies and procedures to deliver, maintain, and improve HR customer service; programs and deliver
  high quality services;
• Collaborate with the Equity and Access Office, Disability Resources, NAU Legal Counsel, Employee Assistance
  and Wellness, and others as appropriate.

Other – 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources OR related field.
• 2 years Human Resource experience.
• 1 year management or
  supervisory.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
  on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in HR or related field.
• Human Resource
  experience in a higher education setting.
• SHRM (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or HRCI (PHR or SPHR).
• Demonstrate ability to be a
  team member
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience
  interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals
  at all work levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.
• Demonstrated success in
  fostering internal and external community relationships.
• Flexibility of schedule and willingness to work outside of regular hours
  when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of tools, procedures, processes, policies,
  and concepts of effective human resource management.
• Knowledge of state and federal human resources related regulations.
• Knowledge of employment law.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Conflict
  resolution skills
• Supervision and mentorship skills

Abilities

• Manages difficult relationships and client
  interactions.
• Has strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Exercises sound judgement in gray
  areas.
• Balances competing priorities.
• Communicates effectively.

Background Information

This position has
been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires
satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some
cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the
state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right
to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery
reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to
keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus
has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and
statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records
Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated
salary range is $62,996 – $78,745. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or
compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an
excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or
the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified
dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources
benefits website. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months
according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible
for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for
benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from
their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement
System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the
new employee’s start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the
ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election.
Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.
New
employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

July 31,
2023 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button on this page. You must submit
your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your
application there are instructions available on the Human Resources
website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont
Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please
contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, [email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ
86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual
career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National
Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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