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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources management, including performance management, workforce planning, and organizational design. Proven ability to lead HR initiatives, analyze HR data, and provide strategic insights to enhance engagement and retention.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Human Resources ManagementPerformance ManagementWorkforce PlanningOrganizational DesignData Analysis
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Hard Skills
HR Metrics MonitoringTalent ReviewsSuccession PlanningPolicy DevelopmentContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationAdvisory SkillsEngagement Strategies
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (Preferred)Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
University SettingComplex OrganizationMatrix StructureWorkforce TrendsHR Solutions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide complex HR support for schools, departments, and Senior Business Partners
- Partner with academic and administrative leaders to develop and implement people strategies
- Advise deans, department chairs, and managers on performance management, development, workforce planning, total rewards, organizational design, and engagement
- Anticipate workforce trends and lead initiatives addressing retention, engagement, and evolving skill requirements
- Oversee local implementation of performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning
- Plan and execute organizational changes, including reorganizations, realignments, and reductions in force
- Facilitate communication, adoption, and integration of institutional HR initiatives and strategic projects
- Liaise between assigned schools/departments, the HR Solutions Center, and Centers of Excellence
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to tailor and implement HR solutions
- Provide policy, program, and knowledge-base feedback to Centers of Excellence
- Align workforce and budget planning with Finance and administrative business officers
- Connect campus partners with appropriate HR expertise and resources
- Monitor and interpret HR metrics and dashboards
- Analyze HR data and provide actionable insights and recommendations
- Support HR policy, process, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts
- Lead communications and engagement strategies related to HR initiatives and policy updates
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree
- 8 years of Human Resources work experience
- Experience supporting senior academic or administrative leaders through complex organizational and workforce changes
- Master's degree preferred
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred
- 5 years of experience in a university setting or large, complex organization with a matrix structure preferred
- Pre-employment screening required for external candidates receiving an offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
- Family care resources for childcare and adult care
- Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years