Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources and the Office of the Provost

HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will align and execute a division-based HR strategy for staff in the Provost's Office and administrative departments, working as part of the larger HR organization at WFU. The role will provide leadership, guidance, and resources for all staff HR-related activities, including talent acquisition, development, management, and engagement. Responsibilities include oversight of hiring and onboarding activities, training programs, performance management, compensation and employee relations. Retention and succession planning are also integral to this role and should be incorporated over a reasonable timeframe. The position will report to the Executive Director for Recruitment and Solutions and, through a dotted line relationship, to the Provost, and will function as an Institutional Talent Partner, representing the Provost's Office. This individual will serve as the key strategy collaborator with administrative leaders in the Provost's Office and will be a member of the Provost's leadership team. The HRBP will provide supervision for the Director of Talent Management. By fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, the HRBP will play a pivotal role in strategically shaping the division's staff workforce to achieve its ambitious goals and contribute to the university's overall success. To carry out these responsibilities, this person must be proactive, a strategic thinker, understand the critical importance of change management and program delivery, successfully balance competing needs, and align recommendations and actions with the short and long-term strategies of the University and the Provost's Office. Success in this position will rely on awareness of the culture and environment of the Provost's Office, Wake Forest University, and Human Resources. This will be enabled by developing strong relationships across campus and fostering respectful communications and collaborations within a diverse community. Given the unique reporting relationship, this person must manage potentially conflicting interests, possess strong organizational and communication skills, plan and schedule individual work and team work, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Essential Functions :

• In partnership with the Recruiter for the Provost's Office, develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive talent acquisition and retention program that effectively attracts and retains a talented workforce to drive the Provost's Office core mission.
• Conduct analysis to fully understand position requirements of jobs within the division and assist hiring managers in developing position descriptions.
• Develop and drive recruitment strategies for individual positions, or groups of positions, to source highly talented potential employees.
• Serve in Workday as a Talent Liaison in order to provide support to the Director of Talent Management and primary Talent Liaison as needed.
• Assess onboarding of staff across Provost's Office administrative units and assist with addressing any gaps related to tools / resources.
• Provide support consistent with the Provost's Office Recruiter guidance for divisional recruitment and selection processes, ensuring consistent candidate communications, efficient processing, policy, and legal compliance.
• Assist in negotiating / extending job offers, provide compensation support, and partner with the HR-Employment Solutions team to organize the execution of effective onboarding of employees.
• Work with all Provost's Office senior administrative leadership team to develop an understanding for the long-term staffing needs of the division.

Professional Development :

Talent Management :

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Accountabilities :

Physical Requirements :

Work primarily involves sitting / standing, communicating with others to exchange information, operating a computer, and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Accountabilities :

Subject to inside environmental conditions. Not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Job Description :

Time Type Requirement : Full time

Note to Applicant :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants :

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.