HR Business Partner - Savannah, United States - South University

South University

Verified Company

Savannah, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

What's next for you is the first priority for us With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.

Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University.

Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them.

Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students' skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSATuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term DisabilityLife Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Includes domestic partner coverage

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The HR Business Partner position is responsible for aligning business objectives with staff, faculty, and management in designated business units across all campus locations.

The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management, staff and faculty that reflects the business objectives of the University.

The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the University unit's financial position, its midrange plans, and its culture.
Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position:
quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.
_This position is hybrid after 2 months. The first 2 months required to be on campus Monday - Friday.**_

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

Execute the daily operations of HR, which may include answering employee questions, exit interviews, termination processing, benefits, unemployment claims, offer letters, worker's compensation claims, counseling management, and internal University communications on HR related matters.
Maintain HRrelated compliance for the University in conjunction with campus HR across several states, which may include verifying I9s, compiling HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, and other sources.
Provides daytoday performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Oversee and review the processing of payroll and other essential functions of the Human Resources department and ensure compliance with internal and external controls. This includes monitoring existing and new hire employee's compensation for compliance with corporate policies.
Serve as a resource and main point of contact for HR policy/procedure clarification and as an advisor for other departments while handling employee relations issues and when appropriate, escalating issues to the Director of Human Resources or Vice Chancellor for Human Resources as required.
Manage special projects and/or events such as training programs, annual benefits enrollment, employee recognition, etc. as needed.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Maintains indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to daytoday management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Assists with talent management initiatives of University Administration and campus locations to include the areas of: On-Boarding, Orientation, Training, Performance review planning and execution, Succession and leadership planning
Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Industrial Relations.
A minimum of five years' experience in Human Resources or related field preferably in a postsecondary education environment or other field with large employee base and strong external customer service requirements (e.g. health care, retail, financial or mortgage services, etc.).
Previous compliance and data integrity experience preferred preferably in a pos