What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner II position at UMass Amherst?
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Business Partner for the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), the Human Resources Business Partner II supports all human resources functions for the largest academic unit on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. This position guides CNS support staff on all aspects of human resources management, including, but not limited to, faculty and staff search processes, training programs, and professional development.
Essential Functions
- Recruitment and Hiring :
Facilitates faculty and staff recruitment processes for the college. Executes recruitment strategies and utilization goals and identifies ways to strengthen applicant pools.
Provides guidance to staff performing HR-related duties throughout the college.
Educates personnel throughout CNS regarding all aspects of compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Ensures compliance with annual faculty and staff review requirements and coordinates processes relative to performance and / or compensation, including, but not limited to, merit, anomalies, faculty reappointment, and tenure reviews.
Assists the Senior HR Business Partner with conducting meetings to resolve grievances or employee complaints. Ensures appropriate procedures are followed in disciplinary matters.
Other Functions
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Work Schedule
Salary Information
Level 28
Exempt Hiring Ranges
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
