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Posted Job TitleHR Business Partner, Performance & Culture- The Wharton SchoolJob Profile TitleAssociate Director C, Human Resources, School/ CenterJob Description SummaryWharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse population of staff, representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Wharton Human Resources is looking for a dedicated HR Business Partner for Performance & Culture to join our team. This role is pivotal in developing a high-performance, inclusive culture, focusing predominately on managing employee relations. The ideal candidate will skillfully navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, mediating and resolving staff issues, and providing hands-on coaching to managers in various aspects of people management.
Reporting to the Director of HR, this role contributes to driving thoughtful workplace practices and overseeing people-related initiatives, from specific projects to annual events like performance reviews. The HR BP will also play a key role in modernizing business systems, gauging workplace climate, and reviewing analytics to inform future decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
We seek a candidate who shares our passion for creating a diverse, respectful, and engaging environment, with a focus on human-centered solutions and robust support throughout the employee lifecycle. This role is crucial in shaping a positive, employee-centric experience at Wharton, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of our school.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in Employee Relations/Employee Experience, DEI, or other relevant Human Resources experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional required qualifications include:
Preferred qualifications:
All applicants must submit a cover letter. Tell us about your passion for creating innovative and valuable employee experiences!
Wharton HR actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities, to apply.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolWharton SchoolPay Range$51,824.00 – $90,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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