HR Business Partner @ Cleveland State University

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Cleveland State University is hiring an HR Business Partner. The role involves collaborating closely with business leaders to align human resources and organizational strategies, focusing on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning. The HR Business Partner also mediates employee relations, ensures compliance with employment laws, develops HR policies, and fosters productive workplace relationships.

Highlights

Works closely with business leaders to align people and organizational strategy.
Focus on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
Develops partnerships bridging management and employees.
Collaborates with HR colleagues to develop policies and programs.
Analyzes data trends to inform HR decisions.
Handles employee relations including mediation and investigations.
Ensures regulatory compliance and interprets HR policies for faculty and staff.
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in human resources or business management.
Requires 5 years as HR Generalist or 3 years in HR consultant/manager/business partner roles, including experience with labor laws and employee engagement.
Preferred qualifications include Master's degree and SHRM-CP/PHR certification.

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Cleveland State University
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Posting Details

Business Title	HR Business Partner
Posting Category	Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade	07
Salary Plan	Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department	Department of Human Resources
Department Description
Position Location	Main Campus
FTE	1.0
Job Summary	Works closely with business leaders to align Cleveland State Universities (CSU) people and organization strategy. Assesses and anticipates human resources-related needs. Assesses and anticipates human resources related needs, with a focus on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning. Develops and nurtures partnerships to bridge the divide between management and employees. Collaborates with colleagues in human resources to develop policies, programs and solutions. Analyzes data trends and metrics to inform decisions, mediates and resolves employee relation issues, and conducts thorough and objective investigations. Implements ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boosts productivity and retention. Ensures regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to management of employees. Interprets human resources policies for faculty and staff. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources, business management or related field required. Five (5) years of experience as an HR Generalist or three (3) years of experience as a HR consultant, HR manager or HR business partner. Experience should include, management consulting, management skill building, handling employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, interpreting, and applying labor laws and providing consultation to management on performance management, organization design and employee engagement matters.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree and SHRM-CP/PHR preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)	Knowledge and practical application of all HR disciplines and practices. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong collaboration skills and the ability influence at all levels of an organization. Excellent interpersonal, written presentation and verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated process for reaching decisions. Ability to multi-task effectively in an evolving environment. Pro-active and solution oriented. Recognized as self-directed and motivated with a positive attitude.
Requisition Number	PT0703660S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions	Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00
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Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Posted Date	10/16/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Review Begins	10/22/2025
Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have Bachelors Degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have five (5) years of experience as an HR Generalist or three (3) years of experience as a HR consultant, HR manager or HR business partner. Experience should include, management consulting, management skill building, handling employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, interpreting, and applying labor laws and providing consultation to management on performance management, organization design and employee engagement matters.
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
* Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No

Application Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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Original Job Description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

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Posting Details

Business Title	HR Business Partner
Posting Category	Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade	07
Salary Plan	Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department	Department of Human Resources
Department Description
Position Location	Main Campus
FTE	1.0
Job Summary	Works closely with business leaders to align Cleveland State Universities (CSU) people and organization strategy. Assesses and anticipates human resources-related needs. Assesses and anticipates human resources related needs, with a focus on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning. Develops and nurtures partnerships to bridge the divide between management and employees. Collaborates with colleagues in human resources to develop policies, programs and solutions. Analyzes data trends and metrics to inform decisions, mediates and resolves employee relation issues, and conducts thorough and objective investigations. Implements ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boosts productivity and retention. Ensures regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to management of employees. Interprets human resources policies for faculty and staff. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources, business management or related field required. Five (5) years of experience as an HR Generalist or three (3) years of experience as a HR consultant, HR manager or HR business partner. Experience should include, management consulting, management skill building, handling employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, interpreting, and applying labor laws and providing consultation to management on performance management, organization design and employee engagement matters.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree and SHRM-CP/PHR preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)	Knowledge and practical application of all HR disciplines and practices. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong collaboration skills and the ability influence at all levels of an organization. Excellent interpersonal, written presentation and verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated process for reaching decisions. Ability to multi-task effectively in an evolving environment. Pro-active and solution oriented. Recognized as self-directed and motivated with a positive attitude.
Requisition Number	PT0703660S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions	Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00
Advertising Copy
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Posted Date	10/16/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Review Begins	10/22/2025
Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have Bachelors Degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have five (5) years of experience as an HR Generalist or three (3) years of experience as a HR consultant, HR manager or HR business partner. Experience should include, management consulting, management skill building, handling employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, interpreting, and applying labor laws and providing consultation to management on performance management, organization design and employee engagement matters.
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
* Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No

Application Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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HR Business Partner

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HR Business Partner Full Description

Human Resources Associate - Service Center

Employee Relations Specialist- Contract Role

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HR Generalist

Department Administrator, Supervisor