HR Business Partner @ Chapman University

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Chapman University is hiring a HR Business Partner. The HR Business Partner drives strategic and operational support for leaders and employees by managing employee relations, coaching leadership, and enhancing workforce effectiveness, while maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Highlights

Provide guidance on employee relations, performance concerns, and people strategies to managers and leaders.
Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, communication, accountability, and employee engagement.
Support performance management processes including reviews, goal setting, and development planning.
Assist with performance documentation such as PIPs, corrective actions, and related communications.
Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns confidentially and timely.
Facilitate onboarding and support leave of absence, workers’ compensation, benefits, and retirement administration.
Partner on workforce and succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and compliance with employment laws and HR policies.
Analyze workforce trends to improve employee retention and engagement.
Require 10-15 years of progressive HR experience with strong interpersonal, communication, and investigative skills.
Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite; bachelor's degree preferred; compensation range $115,000 - $135,000 annually.

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Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Our campus-centered work environment fosters meaningful collaboration and connection, offering employees the opportunity to engage directly with students, faculty, and staff each day.

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Position Information

Position Title	HR Business Partner
Position Type	Regular
Job Number	SA82224
Full or Part Time	full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification	Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range	$115,000 - $135,000
Pay Range Information	Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to leaders and employees across the organization. This role focuses on people management, employee relations, leadership coaching, and workforce effectiveness while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws. The HRBP plays a critical role in supporting managers with performance management, documentation, employee concerns, and organizational changes, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Responsibilities	Partner with managers and leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance concerns, workplace issues, and people strategies. Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, communication, accountability, and employee engagement. Support and advise on performance management processes, including annual performance reviews, goal setting, and development planning. Assist managers with performance documentation, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), corrective actions, warning notices, and related employee communications. Provide guidance and support in employee separations, including voluntary and involuntary terminations, ensuring legal compliance and proper documentation. Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns in a fair, timely, and confidential manner. Facilitate onboarding of new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and positive employee experience. Assist with leave of absence, workers’ compensation, benefits and retirement administration by conducting initial intake, communication with all relevant parties, answering questions and/or providing additional team or resources to the individual. Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and HR best practices. Analyze workforce trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve employee retention and engagement.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, preferred. 10-15 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement. Ability to work collaboratively and influence business leaders with information on suggested action for solving business and people issues. Superior inter-personal, communication and relationship building skills and the ability to work across the organization with employees and leaders at all levels. A strategic thinker that seeks information and perspectives, conducts analysis, and uses sound judgment to drive complex issues to resolution, yet has the ability to focus on tactical and operational issues in a fluid environment Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters with discretion and confidentiality. Exceptional written communication and business writing skills, including experience drafting investigation reports, performance improvement plans, performance evaluations, employee relations documentation, and leadership communications. Ability to document facts objectively, articulate recommendations, and prepare clear, concise, and legally defensible written materials. Highly organized with exceptional time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter, highly motivated and achievement oriented. Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws, leave administration, and workplace investigations. Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants	Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate. Our campus-centered work environment fosters meaningful collaboration and connection, offering employees the opportunity to engage directly with students, faculty, and staff each day.
Minimum Number of References	2
Maximum Number of References	3

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Orange, CA 92866
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Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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