Human Resources Business Partner - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago
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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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BSD SUR - Human Resources & Academic Affairs

About the Department


Operating since 1927 on a strong foundation of multidisciplinary clinical and academic excellence, the University of Chicago Department of Surgery's mission is to meet the most challenging and complex health problems on both a local and global scale.


Many of our faculty members are known for their contributions to the advancement of groundbreaking surgical procedures and techniques, including mínimally invasive surgery.

In addition to our department's clinical work, our scientists pursue a diverse range of basic, translational, and clinical research projects, including studies on the gut microbiome, tissue bioengineering, stem cell research, cancer, and immunotolerance.


This ongoing work and achievement would not be possible without the cohesive effort and commitment of the faculty and staff.

We are looking for high energy, collaborative individuals who share our commitment to improving the health of patients in the community and beyond.

Job Summary


The job performs a broad range of operational activities to design, implement, and monitor a variety of human resource and academic affairs programs for the Department of Surgery and Neurological Surgery.


Responsibilities:


  • Provides HR leadership, expertise, and solutions throughout the Department in functional areas including talent management, HRIS, compensation, training, operations and strategy. Provides input, tactical and strategic guidance on business unit restructuring, workforce planning and succession planning.
  • Acts as a primary liaison between the Department and Biological Sciences Division Office of Academic Affairs, University HR, University Office of International Affairs, and Occupational Medicine, across all job types.
  • Maintains indepth knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements.
  • Manages day to day staff performance management and complex employee relations matters by conducting thorough and timely investigations through to resolution including coaching and counseling leadership and staff as well as implementing practice solutions that mitigate future concerns.
  • Supports HR implementations, best practices and continuous improvements processes in HRIS systems (data management & analytics) annual reports and ad hoc reporting.
  • Performs staff compensation analysis for hires, equity and compliance ensuring competitive and equitable pay for new hires and incumbents. Identifies compensation issues/trends for staff and academics and develops recommendations to resolve them.
  • Analyzes staff and faculty trends and metrics in collaboration with University of Chicago, University of Chicago Medical Center and functional leadership to develop and implement solutions, programs and organizational practices.
  • Provides guidance regarding visa materials for staff and academics, working with the University's Office of International Affairs.
  • Supports diversity and inclusion helping identify ways to continuously improve and support a diverse staff and academic workforce.
  • Coordinates, documents, and facilitates faculty and other academic appointee searches using the University's applicant tracking system ensuring compliant search processes.
  • Responsible for comprehensive drafting, review, assembly, and submission of electronic and paper materials in support of departmental appointive actions.
  • Onboards staff, faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral researchers, and academic visitors, including initiation of the privileging process with the University of Chicago Medical Center's Medical Staff Office.
  • Acts as a resource to faculty and faculty administrative leaders on University policy and processes and BSD's academic guidelines.
  • Drafts correspondence for faculty and other academic appointee matters on behalf of the department chair and/or section chiefs.
  • Supports staff hiring processes, including developing job descriptions, interviewing and reference checking, handling employment offers, and conducting orientation. Drafts templates and routine offer letters. Maintains appropriate human resources data and records, solving a range of straightforward problems using standard procedures.
  • Counsels employees on benefits and compensation. Coordinates with managers and senior colleagues to determine employee compensation. Analyzes data and prepares charts, graphs, and trend lines for management review with a moderate level of guidance.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications


Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

  • Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

  • Certifications:
  • Preferred Qualifications

Education:


  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:


  • Experience in an Academic Medical Center or related field.
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