HR Partner

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:  

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus. 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .  

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an HR Partner to join our team at the Prescott Campus. As a key member of the University's Human Resources Department, this role will work closely with the Prescott HR Director to execute various HR functions at the campus and maintain collaborative ties with counterparts at the Daytona Beach and Worldwide locations.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide strategic support to staff, with additional support to faculty and student employees under the guidance of the HR Director. Key duties include involvement in recruitment, immigration, employee engagement, retention, succession planning, performance management, HR student employee supervision, and employee relations.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in contributing to the overall success and effectiveness of our HR initiatives. If you possess the necessary expertise and are committed to professional excellence and teamwork, we invite you to apply for this position and be an integral part of our HR team at the Prescott Campus.

ERAU benefits include:

• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions
• Two BCBS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mailroom and enjoy observation flights

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field

- 3 to 5 years HR experience

- SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

- Higher Education experience and Title IX strongly preferred. 

- Demonstrated understanding of workplace laws and regulations to include, but not limited to Civil Rights, Title VII, Title IX, EEO, AA, ADA, etc.

- Must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills to include; coaching, motivating, report writing, presentations, etc. 

- Advanced computer skills, to include MS Office.

- Strong organizational skills to include prioritization of key duties, accurate thorough documentation, which can be used in legal proceedings, and strong follow-through skills.