HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, Human Resources (24500037000112)

The HRBP (Partner) is responsible for delivering strong and engaged employee relations services to Boston University's schools, colleges, and departments in support of the University's strategic priorities. The Partner will maintain high levels of understanding of the school, college, and/or business units employment needs to help the area meet its short- and long-term goals. The Partner will be fully attuned to the University's people-centered ethos, and work to ensure alignment between our philosophy and approach, while using data and best practices to help drive decision making, advice, and best counsel to clients. The Partner must be able to demonstrate the exercise of good judgment, high EQ, and calm, while being collaborative with a broad swath of constituents. It is important that the Partner is (and viewed as such) a trusted advisor and results oriented.

While the Partner has no supervisory responsibilities, they will serve as a support and coach to the schools, colleges, and/or business units. The Partner will be a confidential resource for employees, when needed, unless legal obligations and/or risks dictate otherwise. In such case, the employee will be notified of the reporting obligations of the Partner.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee and labor relations issues, preferably in a higher education setting. 
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and labor relations, DEI, performance management, and federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Bachelor's Degree required, Advanced (e.g., Masters or J.D.) Degree preferred. 
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment, preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.