Job Summary
The Office of the Vice President for Human Resources at Purdue University seeks an HR Business Partner to deliver a full range of HR services to assigned senior leaders and client groups. In this role, you will have the opportunity to actively engage an advocate within a world class research institution, providing your HR expertise to influence and improve the workplace experience. Our staff supports an exceptional group of faculty, staff, and students, delivering a wide array of services that require responsive and strategic human resource support. This position will be based on the West Lafayette campus and is eligible for a hybrid work opportunity where you will work some on campus and some remotely.
Our Opportunity:
Purdue University has built a global reputation for excellence through its world-changing research and transformative education. Our spirit of discovery and learning is grounded in an environment of inclusion and a culture of persistence. Purdue delivers practical solutions for today's toughest challenges so we can build a better world together. We invite you to take a giant leap and join us on this mission.
What to Expect in this Role:
- Serve as a strategic advisor, collaborator, and proactive consultant
- Serve as a resource and advocate to managers and staff in collaboration with HR units on all aspects of the employment lifecycle: acquisition of diverse talent, engagement and retention, performance and development, change management, and issue resolution
- Contribute to the business strategy of assigned client groups by providing people leadership and collaboration on operation and strategic initiatives utilizing data and analytics
- Work with leadership to define, develop and maintain a culture that inspires and fosters faculty and/or staff engagement
- Provide strategic advice and counsel on best approaches, practices and generate options for achieving desired results ensuring employees and managers are effectively complying with University policies
- Assess organizational and individual staff development needs. Occasionally develop and/or deliver relevant training
This position can be filled at either the P2 or the P3 level.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree
- Two or more years of HR generalist or business partner experience (P2 level)
- Four or more years of HR generalist or business partner experience (P3 level)
- In-depth knowledge and demonstration experience in one or more Human Resource specialty area including: compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training, and organizational development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships and establish credibility and trust across all levels of the organization
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
- Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to translate data into action planning
- Demonstrated successful experience in influencing people at senior levels in an organization and providing consultative support to leaders across multiple levels
- High level of self-initiative and sense of urgency coupled with a strong customer service orientation
- Successful track record of delivering impactful HR programs and initiatives directly tied to strategic business goals
- Excellent facilitation and oral/written communication skills; ability to prepare clean and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to leadership, employees and managers
What Is Helpful:
- Experience as a business partner delivering strategic and tactical HR support in a rigorous higher education environment or in an intellectually demanding data-driven environment
- Specialized experience and expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and/or talent management.
Additional Information
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check is required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Why Purdue is for You:
At Purdue University, our faculty and staff leave their mark on the world every day. Whether it is a small step or a giant leap, this is where discoveries are made. Where innovation is pursued and your unique qualities will shine. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter recess.
Striving for Work-Life Balance
Here at Purdue, professional aspirations can thrive alongside wellbeing. Balance between work and personal fulfillment is what we strive for.