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The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner. This role involves acting as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to campus leadership, managing a wide array of HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development to support the university's mission and enhance its workplace culture.

Highlights

Provide strategic HR solutions and partnership to university leadership and managers.
Manage talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, total compensation, and organizational change initiatives.
Coach managers on performance management, policy interpretation, and legal compliance.
Investigate and resolve complex employee issues adhering to laws and university policies.
Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and design of professional development programs.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
Progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in higher education or complex organizations.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and strong interpersonal skills necessary.
Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000.
Comprehensive benefits including 75% employer-paid health insurance, retirement plans, tuition credit, paid holidays, and leave.

Human Resources Business Partner Full Description

Official Job Title: HR Business Partner

Division: Human Resources

Department: Office of Human Resources

Bargaining Unit Status: Non-Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Vice Chancellor for Human Resources

Supervises: May supervise students and other HR staff as assigned.

Position Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) at UMass Dartmouth is a forward-thinking, strategic advisor and trusted partner to campus leadership, managers, and employees across the university. As a highly visible and accessible resource, the HRBP plays a pivotal role in shaping a positive workplace culture, driving organizational effectiveness, and advancing the university’s mission through innovative human resources solutions.

The HRBP manages a broad portfolio of HR activities—including talent acquisition, total compensation, employee and labor relations, training and development, and organizational change initiatives—for assigned areas. This role operates as a business partner, change agent, management advocate, and employee resource, providing expert guidance and solutions aligned with UMass Dartmouth’s strategic objectives. The HRBP also ensures cross-coverage for HR colleagues and acts as a key contributor to HR- wide projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with campus leadership and managers to understand workforce needs, providing HR solutions that are innovative, data-driven, and aligned with university strategy and values.
Develop and implement workforce plans, identify skill gaps, and create strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention, ensuring compliance with EEO.
Coach and advise managers on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and legal compliance, fostering a culture of accountability, equity, and continuous improvement.
Investigate and resolve complex employee issues with empathy, fairness, and adherence to applicable laws and university policies.
Collaborate with the HR team on compensation, benefits, labor relations, and training initiatives, leveraging best practices and benchmarking data to enhance HR programs.
Lead HR strategic planning and business goal-setting sessions with assigned leaders and their teams, supporting organizational change and transformation.
Guide leaders in organizational design, succession planning, and effective communication strategies to meet evolving academic and administrative needs.
Assess training needs and develop relevant professional development programs to build organizational capability and foster career growth.
Oversee onboarding and transition processes for new employees and senior leaders, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience.
Represent HR at campus committees and events, building partnerships and promoting the HR function across the university.
Provide cross-coverage and back-up support for other HR Business Partners as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the university and the HR department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Demonstrated progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
Ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels with excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience in higher education and/or a complex unionized environment.
Supervisory or management experience.
Experience in a public institution.

SALARY: $75,000 - $85,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!

Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.

Original Job Description

Official Job Title: HR Business Partner

Division: Human Resources

Department: Office of Human Resources

Bargaining Unit Status: Non-Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Vice Chancellor for Human Resources

Supervises: May supervise students and other HR staff as assigned.

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with campus leadership and managers to understand workforce needs, providing HR solutions that are innovative, data-driven, and aligned with university strategy and values.
Develop and implement workforce plans, identify skill gaps, and create strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention, ensuring compliance with EEO.
Coach and advise managers on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and legal compliance, fostering a culture of accountability, equity, and continuous improvement.
Investigate and resolve complex employee issues with empathy, fairness, and adherence to applicable laws and university policies.
Collaborate with the HR team on compensation, benefits, labor relations, and training initiatives, leveraging best practices and benchmarking data to enhance HR programs.
Lead HR strategic planning and business goal-setting sessions with assigned leaders and their teams, supporting organizational change and transformation.
Guide leaders in organizational design, succession planning, and effective communication strategies to meet evolving academic and administrative needs.
Assess training needs and develop relevant professional development programs to build organizational capability and foster career growth.
Oversee onboarding and transition processes for new employees and senior leaders, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience.
Represent HR at campus committees and events, building partnerships and promoting the HR function across the university.
Provide cross-coverage and back-up support for other HR Business Partners as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the university and the HR department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Demonstrated progressive HR generalist experience, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization.
Ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels with excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience in higher education and/or a complex unionized environment.
Supervisory or management experience.
Experience in a public institution.

SALARY: $75,000 - $85,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!

Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.

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