Location
Fayetteville, AR | United States
Job description
Job Type: time type
Full time
Job Number: job requisition
id
R0050538
Location: Fayetteville
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Workstudy Position: No
Job
Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship
Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the
University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities
with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through
education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and
climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is
located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding
Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly
gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas
offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes
university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official
holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee
salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review
before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via
the Disability
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each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please
contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department: HR Partners, Coordinators and
Representatives
Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The University of Arkansas is
seeking a Human Resources Partner, who will play a critical role in aligning human resources strategies with the overall objectives of the
university. This position focuses on developing and implementing HR initiatives to support the assigned Unit/s' and/or College's mission,
vision, and goals, as well as supporting the University of Arkansas' strategic pillars of Research Excellence, Student Success and Employer
of Choice. The HR Partner collaborates with university leaders, faculty, and staff to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee
engagement, and talent management.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for people and a sincere desire to
foster a diverse and inclusive work environment with a focus on belonging. They will have exceptional interpersonal and communication
skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with on campus faculty and staff and other stakeholders, as well as a demonstrated
ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. This candidate must have a proven ability to handle
multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. They must have the ability to
handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities will include:
1. Strategic HR
Planning:
* Collaborate with university leadership to understand and align HR strategies with the overall goals and objectives of the
institution.
* Develop and implement HR plans to support academic and administrative departments within the university.
2. Workforce
Planning and Talent Management
* Partner with hiring managers and strategic talent acquisition to identify staffing needs and develop
effective recruitment strategies.
* Oversee the hiring and onboarding processes for assigned unit/s.
3. Performance Management:
*
Implement best practices for performance management processes to ensure fair and consistent evaluations and work with managers to set
performance goals.
4. Policy and Compliance
* Promote and support University policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of
ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; and ensuring compliance with them.
5. HR
Data and Reporting:
* Utilize HR analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
* Prepare and present reports
on key HR metrics
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain
collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications: Minimum
Qualifications: - The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, or a related
field from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience in human resources or related field
Applicable
equivalencies may be considered on the qualifications listed above.
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in Human Resources at a
strategic level, not transactional back office
- Proven experience in managing and implementing HR initiatives including talent
acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, retention
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability
to use HR metrics and data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
- Proficiency in HRIS and
Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications: - Five plus years of HR experience
- Heavy use of HR data
and creating dashboards for leaders
- Leading large scale workforce planning initiatives
- Experience leading teams or large
programs
- Experience working in a matrixed structure
- Executive certification or advanced degree in Human Resources or a
related field
- SHRM or HRCI Certification or other relevant industry certification
- HR experience in higher education or a
public agency
- Experience using Workday
Core Competencies: - Be a lifelong learner
- Communicates and
collaborates effectively
- Strives for innovation and improvement
- Acts as a good steward and is
resourceful
- Demonstrates adaptability and resilience
- Leads by example
- Isn't afraid of positive
conflict
- Delivers output and work product, not transactions
- Builds, develops and engages great teams
- Drives
organizational results
- Thinks globally as one University of Arkansas
Additional Information: Salary
Information: $55,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with education and experience)
Required Documents to
Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title),
Resume
Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information: Julia Menke,
[email protected] , HR Partner
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of
Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening
Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a
safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal
background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor
Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest
pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to
the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with
state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators
that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and
unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does
not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national
origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including
pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or
concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX
Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in
the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas
Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Talking
Frequent Physical
Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits
Eligible: Yes
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