Tufts University's Human Resources office seeks experienced, creative, and results-oriented Human Resources candidates for the position of Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
In support of the University's mission to be a high quality educational and research institution, the Human Resources team partners with University communities to provide a broad array of programs and services.
Human Resources is committed to providing excellent service as a partner with management in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified diverse staff facilitating positive employee relations training to enhance employee skills, performance and job satisfaction. Human Resources creates and implements programs to increase organizational effectiveness as we design and deliver fair, competitive benefit and compensation programs.
Working together in a spirit of continuous improvement and collaboration, the Human Resources team contributes to a progressive and productive work environment that meets the challenges of a changing world.
What You'll Do
Under general supervision, provides trusted advice to assigned client groups designed to improve administrative effectiveness at Tufts. Responsible for working with client management to develop and implement workforce plans and strategic, operational and tactical staff deployment/management strategies. Participates in regular client management strategy and project planning sessions to serve as a client thought partner. Applying broad knowledge of HR policies and practices, works on large-scale client-department projects and participates in other projects within the Human Resources department.
Essential Functions
Assesses client needs and develops/introduces HR solutions or initiatives that support strategic business objectives to help move the organization forward, demonstrating thorough understanding of the department/division/school/campus culture, priorities and tactical realities while balancing the requests of the client with university policy and guidelines.
Acts as an employee advocate, management coach, and change agent, leading initiatives proactively to support employee engagement and organization development.
Responsible for leading projects related to client groups; participates in HR-sponsored projects and assignments utilizing broad HRBP/employment practice or knowledge.
Communicates orally or in writing, project plans, initiatives, development projects, training materials as requested and as required internally/externally to HR.
Assists client senior management in developing effective workforce plans, identifying potential staffing gaps and organizational development opportunities. Responsible for recruiting plans and oversees timely fulfillment of vacancies to support and sustain operating needs.
Interprets and appropriately applies university policies to resolve complex employee relations issues.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related experience
Solid understanding and demonstrable knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis and design, workforce planning, and sourcing
Experience resourcing people, funding, material, and support to achieve results. Applies knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts
Strong technology skills. Previous experience working ERP, project management, case management, and other HR administrative systems. Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
May require attendance at meetings with clients at varied campus locations.
Pay Range
Minimum $85,650.00, Midpoint $107,150.00, Maximum $128,600.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
This is Tufts.
Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway).
Our employees light the way.
Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world.
At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you.
Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ...Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most.
We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging.
Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world.
An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen.
Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/.
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