Senior HR Business Partner

Office of Human Resources

Exempt, Regular, Full Time, Pay Grade 3.4

Location: Hybrid, Adelphi, Maryland

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning HR initiatives and functions to UMGC strategic business objectives within designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans and its culture.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Champion UMGC's mission, articulation of performance priorities and targets and communication of information up, down, and across the organization. Support UMGC in ensuring a positive work environment that reflects UMGC core values.

• Support the HR Business Partner Model by partnering with the HR Centers of Excellence to facilitate department needs.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of work-force assessment and development, talent management and succession planning. This includes partnering with departments/managers in developing/executing talent initiatives that are aligned with business priorities and goals.

• Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive performance evaluation and management program designed with the input of managers throughout UMGC, such as providing employee management coaching to managers and contributing to the development of managers' skills.

• Address questions/concerns related to the HR Centers of Excellence, such as Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Training and Development and other areas.

• Facilitate the appropriate resolution of employee issues and grievances in a fair, consistent and sustainable manner which support fair and equitable labor practices. 

• Assist managers with unionized employees to develop positive labor relations and partner with union representatives in regards to on-going communication and issue resolution with assigned clients. Ensure thoroughness and consistency in investigations, recommendation and complaint resolution. Manage employee transition efforts effectively and efficiently with dignity and respect.

• Proactively monitor talent management processes and practices to identify areas for improvement and use findings to recommend improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of processes & systems.

• Ensure ongoing efficiency, effectiveness, and rigor in activities including assisting managers in administering feedback tools, partnering with the Organizational Training & Development team to create development plans and ensuring clearly articulated expectations and coaching with assigned clients.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.                                                                                  

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, or GPHR; Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field. Three (3) or more years of HR Business Partner experience. Experience in change management and project management, while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning plus five (5) to seven (7) years of HR experience with at least two (2) year of experience working in an organization utilizing the HR Business Partner model.

• Must have experience in facilitating HR related events, such as meetings, team building sessions, ad-hoc training, mediations, grievance hearings, etc.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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