Title: HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Employee Classification: Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit

Department: Human Resources

Salary Range: 65,921

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a vital role within the Human Resources Team, providing essential support to drive departmental goals. This position collaborates closely with departmental heads to understand their business plans and align HR activities accordingly. Engaging with staff, managers, and leadership, the HRBP focuses on key areas such as performance management, employee relations, talent management, retention, compensation management, organizational development, and inclusion. Serving as a strategic partner, this role offers operational HR services and advice to support the College's objectives.

What you'll do:

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate with departmental leaders to understand business plans and align HR activities to support them.
• Provide HR guidance and support to the assigned business unit across all areas of HR to uphold best practices and objectives.

HR Liaison and Campus Collaboration:

• Serve as the HR liaison across campuses to understand HR needs and share findings with HR Specialists.
• Collaborates with other areas of HR such as Total Rewards, Learning and Development or Recruiting to address strategic business needs of the assigned business unit.
• May lead projects within HR and/or business unit.
  Policy Work and HR Data Analysis:
• Review and understand all relevant policies and joint resolutions for supported business units.
• Provide input into policy revisions and during collective bargaining.
• Analyze HR data to support decision-making and ensure compliance.

Talent Management and Development:

• Assist in talent management activities, including advising on workforce planning, reorganizations and reclassifications..
• Gather and analyze relevant data to identify gaps in talent management, performance management and employee engagement.

Employee and Labor Relations:

• Support employee and labor relations efforts, including conducting investigations, and participating in union activities such as managing grievances and collective bargaining,
• Coach managers during performance improvement plans, policy interpretation and conflict resolution.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance:

• Stay updated with HR best practices and collaborate on compliance recommendations.
• Research HR best practices and make recommendations for improvement.
• Document, update and maintain internal operating procedures and work instructions.

Leadership and Training:

• Provide coaching and feedback to managers and senior leaders within the assigned business unit on a variety of HR related topics.
• Develops and delivers training relevant to business unit needs.
• Attend HR and business unit meetings on any campus as needed.
  
  

Education, experience, and other requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of 3 years previous HR experience.
* Previous experience working with labor unions preferred.
* Certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR are a plus.
* Physical requirements: normal office environment, ability to sit, stand, and operate office equipment. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
* Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications: