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Purdue University is hiring an HR Business Partner to provide comprehensive HR services and strategic support to senior leaders and client groups within the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources. The role involves advising on talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development to influence and enhance the workplace culture at a world-class research institution.

Highlights

Deliver strategic HR advisory and consulting services to senior leaders and client groups.
Support all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including talent acquisition, engagement, retention, performance, and development.
Use data and analytics to contribute to business strategy and operational initiatives.
Develop and maintain a positive culture fostering faculty and staff engagement.
Provide guidance on policy compliance, issue resolution, and change management.
Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years HR experience for P2 level or 4+ years for P3 level.
Expertise in HR specialties such as compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training, and organizational development.
Strong interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and data management skills.
Experience influencing senior leadership and delivering impactful HR programs aligned with business goals.
Preferred experience in higher education or data-driven environments and specialized skills in employee relations or talent management.

HR Business Partner Full Description

Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Human Resources at Purdue University seeks an HR Business Partner to deliver a full range of HR services to assigned senior leaders and client groups. In this role, you will have the opportunity to actively engage an advocate within a world class research institution, providing your HR expertise to influence and improve the workplace experience. Our staff supports an exceptional group of faculty, staff, and students, delivering a wide array of services that require responsive and strategic human resource support. This position will be based on the West Lafayette campus and is eligible for a hybrid work opportunity where you will work some on campus and some remotely.

Our Opportunity:

Purdue University has built a global reputation for excellence through its world-changing research and transformative education. Our spirit of discovery and learning is grounded in an environment of inclusion and a culture of persistence. Purdue delivers practical solutions for today's toughest challenges so we can build a better world together. We invite you to take a giant leap and join us on this mission.

What to Expect in this Role:

Serve as a strategic advisor, collaborator, and proactive consultant
Serve as a resource and advocate to managers and staff in collaboration with HR units on all aspects of the employment lifecycle: acquisition of diverse talent, engagement and retention, performance and development, change management, and issue resolution
Contribute to the business strategy of assigned client groups by providing people leadership and collaboration on operation and strategic initiatives utilizing data and analytics
Work with leadership to define, develop and maintain a culture that inspires and fosters faculty and/or staff engagement
Provide strategic advice and counsel on best approaches, practices and generate options for achieving desired results ensuring employees and managers are effectively complying with University policies
Assess organizational and individual staff development needs. Occasionally develop and/or deliver relevant training

This position can be filled at either the P2 or the P3 level.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree
Two or more years of HR generalist or business partner experience (P2 level)
Four or more years of HR generalist or business partner experience (P3 level)
In-depth knowledge and demonstration experience in one or more Human Resource specialty area including: compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training, and organizational development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships and establish credibility and trust across all levels of the organization
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to translate data into action planning
Demonstrated successful experience in influencing people at senior levels in an organization and providing consultative support to leaders across multiple levels
High level of self-initiative and sense of urgency coupled with a strong customer service orientation
Successful track record of delivering impactful HR programs and initiatives directly tied to strategic business goals
Excellent facilitation and oral/written communication skills; ability to prepare clean and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to leadership, employees and managers

What Is Helpful:

Experience as a business partner delivering strategic and tactical HR support in a rigorous higher education environment or in an intellectually demanding data-driven environment
Specialized experience and expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and/or talent management.

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Why Purdue is for You:

At Purdue University, our faculty and staff leave their mark on the world every day. Whether it is a small step or a giant leap, this is where discoveries are made. Where innovation is pursued and your unique qualities will shine. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter recess.

Striving for Work-Life Balance

Here at Purdue, professional aspirations can thrive alongside wellbeing. Balance between work and personal fulfillment is what we strive for.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Our Opportunity:

What to Expect in this Role:

Serve as a strategic advisor, collaborator, and proactive consultant
Serve as a resource and advocate to managers and staff in collaboration with HR units on all aspects of the employment lifecycle: acquisition of diverse talent, engagement and retention, performance and development, change management, and issue resolution
Contribute to the business strategy of assigned client groups by providing people leadership and collaboration on operation and strategic initiatives utilizing data and analytics
Work with leadership to define, develop and maintain a culture that inspires and fosters faculty and/or staff engagement
Provide strategic advice and counsel on best approaches, practices and generate options for achieving desired results ensuring employees and managers are effectively complying with University policies
Assess organizational and individual staff development needs. Occasionally develop and/or deliver relevant training

This position can be filled at either the P2 or the P3 level.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree
Two or more years of HR generalist or business partner experience (P2 level)
Four or more years of HR generalist or business partner experience (P3 level)
In-depth knowledge and demonstration experience in one or more Human Resource specialty area including: compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training, and organizational development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships and establish credibility and trust across all levels of the organization
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to translate data into action planning
Demonstrated successful experience in influencing people at senior levels in an organization and providing consultative support to leaders across multiple levels
High level of self-initiative and sense of urgency coupled with a strong customer service orientation
Successful track record of delivering impactful HR programs and initiatives directly tied to strategic business goals
Excellent facilitation and oral/written communication skills; ability to prepare clean and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to leadership, employees and managers

What Is Helpful:

Experience as a business partner delivering strategic and tactical HR support in a rigorous higher education environment or in an intellectually demanding data-driven environment
Specialized experience and expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and/or talent management.

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Why Purdue is for You:

Striving for Work-Life Balance

Here at Purdue, professional aspirations can thrive alongside wellbeing. Balance between work and personal fulfillment is what we strive for.

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