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Berea College Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.
Description
The HR Business Partner is responsible for implementing effective and consistent delivery of Human Resources programs and services to their organizational partners. This position provides high level services in the areas of employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and management, compensation/benefits, diversity initiatives, legal compliance and risk management etc. The position will grow strategic relationships with functional/operational leaders through coaching, consultation, influence and problem solving to successfully execute organizational goals.
Your Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership/Employee Relations- Operate as a business partner with client groups. Provide advice in Employee Relations and in handling employee activities, concerns, and complaints. Talent Acquisition and Management – Coordinate with the division to develop an effective and efficient recruiting process, attracting, selecting, training, developing, promoting, and maintaining high-potential employees. Be a leader in diversity initiatives and successes. Position Management - Processing of position management requirements in HRIS systems including hiring, job change, compensation and other system-required updates. Performance Management and Organizational Development – Effectively implement the performance management process to drive continuous improvement, as well as employee development and growth. Training & Development – Based on feedback from departments initiate training and development plans based on current needs, succession planning and employee career/development plans. Subject Matter Expert Support – Employee Relations – Each member of the HR team will be expected to become a subject matter expert on several HR-related tasks and responsibilities. This would include answering department questions, vendor coordination, training co-workers, establishing and documenting procedures and spokesperson to outside entities. HR project team member- Each member of the HR team will be assigned to participate in team projects based on College wide needs or requests.
What You'll Bring
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in a related field;
Experience required to ensure success in this position:
Minimum of 3+ years of HR generalist experience. Experience in higher education a plus Experience with employee relations matters
Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of federal/ state/local employment laws/regulations relating to EEOC, Unemployment Insurance, Employee Relations: conflict resolution, problem solving, counseling, facilitation, Partnership skills: coaching, influencing, problem solving, consulting, Business skills: business writing, computer/information systems, presentation skills, Position management in ERP
License, certification, or registration necessary:
Willing to become PHR and/or SHRM-CP certified
Physical requirements:
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
Environmental conditions:
Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff and faculty Occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, etc.
Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
Standard Office Equipment: computer, fax, phone, etc.
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the
Wall Street Journal /College Pulse college rankings ,
2023 .
The
Washington Monthly
ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023.
Money Magazine
ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023 .
Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from
Money Magazine,
2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits
Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Our Unique Culture
Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea's Great Commitments.
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College’s inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision
In support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office. Seniority level
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Berea College 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Human Resources Business Partner
role at
Berea College Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.
Description
The HR Business Partner is responsible for implementing effective and consistent delivery of Human Resources programs and services to their organizational partners. This position provides high level services in the areas of employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and management, compensation/benefits, diversity initiatives, legal compliance and risk management etc. The position will grow strategic relationships with functional/operational leaders through coaching, consultation, influence and problem solving to successfully execute organizational goals.
Your Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership/Employee Relations- Operate as a business partner with client groups. Provide advice in Employee Relations and in handling employee activities, concerns, and complaints. Talent Acquisition and Management – Coordinate with the division to develop an effective and efficient recruiting process, attracting, selecting, training, developing, promoting, and maintaining high-potential employees. Be a leader in diversity initiatives and successes. Position Management - Processing of position management requirements in HRIS systems including hiring, job change, compensation and other system-required updates. Performance Management and Organizational Development – Effectively implement the performance management process to drive continuous improvement, as well as employee development and growth. Training & Development – Based on feedback from departments initiate training and development plans based on current needs, succession planning and employee career/development plans. Subject Matter Expert Support – Employee Relations – Each member of the HR team will be expected to become a subject matter expert on several HR-related tasks and responsibilities. This would include answering department questions, vendor coordination, training co-workers, establishing and documenting procedures and spokesperson to outside entities. HR project team member- Each member of the HR team will be assigned to participate in team projects based on College wide needs or requests.
What You'll Bring
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in a related field;
Experience required to ensure success in this position:
Minimum of 3+ years of HR generalist experience. Experience in higher education a plus Experience with employee relations matters
Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of federal/ state/local employment laws/regulations relating to EEOC, Unemployment Insurance, Employee Relations: conflict resolution, problem solving, counseling, facilitation, Partnership skills: coaching, influencing, problem solving, consulting, Business skills: business writing, computer/information systems, presentation skills, Position management in ERP
License, certification, or registration necessary:
Willing to become PHR and/or SHRM-CP certified
Physical requirements:
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
Environmental conditions:
Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff and faculty Occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, etc.
Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
Standard Office Equipment: computer, fax, phone, etc.
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the
Wall Street Journal /College Pulse college rankings ,
2023 .
The
Washington Monthly
ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023.
Money Magazine
ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023 .
Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from
Money Magazine,
2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits
Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Our Unique Culture
Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea's Great Commitments.
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College’s inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision
In support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Human Resources Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berea College by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Human Resources Business Partner” roles.
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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