HR Business Partner (HRBP)

About Us Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately... 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state. Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region. At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus. The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community. Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Job Summary The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is crucial in shaping the HR strategy to align with organizational goals and drive impactful change initiatives. The HRBP will work with academic and/or divisional units, partnering with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders to implement programs that increase employee engagement and enable strategic success. The HRBP role involves consulting, change management, and data-driven decision-making to elevate HR practices. It also includes coordinating hiring activities, training programs, performance management, workforce planning, and staffing assessment. Success in this position relies significantly on developing strong relationships across campus and fostering respectful communications and collaborations within people and culture-oriented communities. The position requires managing conflicting interests, setting priorities, and managing multiple projects and deadlines. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Change Management: Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders to shape the HR strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Lead and support impactful change initiatives utilizing consulting skills and change management techniques. Partner closely with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders to implement programs aimed at increasing employee engagement and facilitating strategic success. • HR Strategy & Consulting: Provide expert HR guidance and consulting services to supervisors, managers, and senior leaders on a range of HR matters, including performance management, employee relations, and leadership development. Utilize data analytics to inform HR strategies and decision-making processes, ensuring initiatives are evidence-based and align with organizational priorities. Conduct workforce planning activities and staffing assessments to anticipate and address future talent needs within academic and/or divisional units, partnering with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders. • Human Capital Management: Process complex human resources transactions accurately and within established timelines. Oversee and coordinate hiring activities, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, to ensure a talented workforce. Review hiring proposals, and provide support for hiring managers and/or Search Committee members. Maintain search records, compile statistical reports and analyze complex information to define and solve problems. • Training Programs: Collaborate with the Learning & Organizational Development Team in HR to develop and implement training programs that enhance employee skills and capabilities, aligning with organizational needs and objectives. • Performance Management: Support supervisors, managers, and senior leaders in implementing effective performance management processes and providing guidance on goal setting, performance evaluation, and feedback mechanisms. • HR Investigative Support: Support the Employee Relations Team in HR on investigations in assigned divisional units as needed. Manage conflicting interests and priorities effectively, resolving conflicts and balancing competing demands to drive successful outcomes. • Project Management: Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, setting priorities and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. • Other: Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Required Experience: • Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with quickly shifting priorities. Demonstrated experience with human resource principles and practices including employment, performance management, classification and compensation and/or employee relations. Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations. Proficient with current office software. Demonstrated excellence in communications and strong listening skills. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated high emotional intelligence. Strong customer service orientation and sense of integrity. Capacity to deal with a wide range of relationships and situations; comfort with ambiguity. Ability to maintain discretion and the highest ethical and professional standards while dealing with confidential information. Education Requirements: • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in human resources, including talent acquisition/management. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: • Broad experience in human resources management to include recruiting, benefits, compensation, performance management, consulting, and/or training and development. • Current SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP; PHR, SPHR certification or can acquire in 1 year. • Higher education experience is a plus. Preferred Educational Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration preferred. Proposed Salary Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Abilities - Ability to partner with managers, senior leaders, team members, and campus partners to provide value-added resolution. Work is generally performed in an office environment and require some light lifting up to 15lbs. • Knowledge - Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. • Skills - Superior verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills. Strong presentation skills. Excellent leadership skills. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50) Other Information The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM