HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, Human Resources

Human Resources Business PartnerThe HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and primary point of contact for designated departments within Boston University. The HRBP provides consultative guidance to managers, HR liaisons, and employees on a wide range of employee relations and employment matters.

The role is responsible for ensuring consistent application of university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and legal requirements while mitigating organizational risk.The HRBP works within the Employee & Labor Relations unit, alongside other HR business units and university leadership to support effective workplace practices and organizational success, as well as to support the University in providing transformative employee experiences in a caring and collaborative community.Employee & Labor RelationsProvide daily strategic consultation to managers and HR liaisons on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, discipline, reorganizations, separations, and all other aspects of employment.Conduct or support workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective action, if any, and next steps.Work collaboratively with all critical partners, including EOO, OGC, school and college leadership, and HR Liaisons across academic and business units.Ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.Help to improve business processes and create greater efficiency and be able to work at scale.Manager & Leadership AdvisingAdvise managers on performance management, employee engagement, and workplace best practicesProvide guidance on conflict resolution and handling employee complaintsSupport organizational leaders in workforce planning, restructuring, and change management effortsPolicy Interpretation & ComplianceInterpreting and applying university policies, employment laws, and contractual obligationsWork to support compliance with employment and labor laws.Support resolution of complaints and internal grievance processesStrategic HR PartnershipPartner with departments to align HR strategies with operational and institutional prioritiesIdentify trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve organizational effectivenessSupport implementation of university-wide HR initiativesCollaboration & HR Program SupportCollaborate with other HR business units and partners (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, OD&L, HRIS, HR Service Center, BU Children's Center, and Faculty & Staff Assistance Office, Office of the Ombuds, and Community & Inclusion)Support implementation of HR programs, communications, and projects across assigned client groupsSupervision Received: Works under general direction with appropriate latitude to exercise high quality independent judgment on employee relations matters so long as such judgment in consistent with University policies, procedures, and best practices.Supervision Exercised: None (may provide guidance and mentorship to HR liaisons or junior staff as appropriate) but work is in an advisory capacity.Required SkillsRequired Qualifications (Minimum): Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience, which may include employee relationsDemonstrated experience advising managers on complex workplace issuesKnowledge of employment law and HR best practicesStrong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skillsPreferred Qualifications: Master's degree, JD, or relevant advanced degreeExperience in a unionized environment and interpreting collective bargaining agreementsExperience in higher education or similarly complex organizationsExperience conducting workplace investigationsSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certificationCompetencies: Strategic thinking and sound judgmentRisk assessment and mitigationRelationship management and influencing skillsAbility to handle confidential and sensitive informationStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsOutstanding communication skillsWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements: Standard office environment with minimal physical demandsInternal/External Relationships: University leadership, managers, and employeesHR Liaisons and BUHR Centers of ExcellenceOffice of the General Counsel, EOO, Office of the Ombuds, Faculty & Staff Assistance Office, Community & Inclusion.Comments / Additional Information: This position supports a diverse portfolio of academic and administrative departments and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex employee relations matters.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.