HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT SENIOR

The College of Arts & Science is dedicated to changing the human condition and exploring the natural wonders of the world.  Arts & Science brings the work of talented faculty and staff beyond our classrooms, studios, and laboratories. As a part of an AAU public land grant institution, we serve our state and nation by educating our students, advancing creative work and research, and engaging Missouri and the nation. MU Arts and Science employs over 2000 faculty, staff, and student employees within over 25 departments, 2 museums, 2 ROTC units, and a collegiate chess team.

The Human Resources team provides leadership in the planning, integration, and implementation of human resource services and programs for all leaders and employees. Collectively with campus colleagues, HR serves as a strategic and trusted advisor, supports an inclusive and dynamic culture and workforce, and pursues continuous improvement through knowledge, collaboration, and leadership.

The Strategic HR Partner role will have a broad array of HR knowledge. Reporting to the Associate Director of HR in Arts & Science and partnering with the Deans, Chairs, and Supervisors in the college, will provide high quality, business focused and operational level advice, guidance, and support of human resources initiatives within the college. The role assists in the execution of faculty and staff HR programs and administration relative to culture, change management, workplace planning and design, recruiting and on-boarding, career development and performance management, employee relations, compensation and classification, and policy management for all faculty and staff within the college.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Serves as liaison between Recruiters and Hiring Managers, when needed.
• May participate in the screening / interview / selection process.
• Partners with Talent COE & Hiring Manager to drive business unit accountability for department orientation.

Career Development & Performance Management

• Provides leadership & development coaching (faculty, staff and managers).
• Oversees annual performance review/appraisal process for staff.
• Trains and communicates with employees and managers on the performance review process.
• Works with leadership and managers on performance improvement plans, as needed.

Employee Relations

• Supports an employee focused culture.
• Monitors the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
• Collaborates as an inclusive and enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Investigates employee issues and supports conflict resolution.
• Coaches managers/employees on job performance, compliance, university policy & practices matters.
• Advises leaders/supervisors on corrective action based on fact finding and evaluation of risks associated with specific actions.
• Recommends and implements alternative courses of action (e.g., involuntary terms).
• Plans, executes, and advises managers on transitions, terminations, and off-boarding.
• Proactively identifies and creatively problem solves to address complicated people related issues.

Compensation and Classification

• Conducts job audits / analysis in conjunction with Compensation Experts; Develops position descriptions for units (functional descriptions).
• Coaches and evaluates requests for pay changes and promotions.
• Partners with UM System Compensation Center of Excellence (COE) to proactively conduct market analysis / equity reviews.

HR Programs & Policy Implementation  

• Advises leadership on applicable federal/state regulations and University policies.
• Identifies / implements workflow changes and process improvements.
• Monitors, reports on HR metrics to ensure service targets are met.

Org Effectiveness, Culture, Change Management Execution

• Advises leadership on change management & organizational effectiveness opportunities, methods, and tools.
• Identifies and implements culture transformation / org effectiveness initiatives to enhance org & team effectiveness.
• Coordinates and oversees local execution of employee engagement and recognition initiatives (e.g., climate survey results and intervention strategy, real-time recognition, peer / upward feedback).

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri System.