AMHERST COLLEGE Hiring for Human Resources Business Partner at Saint Petersburg, Florida Full Time

The Office of Human Resources serves the Amherst College community by focusing its efforts on the College’s most valuable asset, its employees.

Amherst is among this country’s most diverse and selective liberal arts colleges, renowned for its intellectual rigor, the quality of its student body, and the contributions of its alumni. Over the last two decades, the College has redoubled its historic commitment to access and affordability with generous financial aid and aggressive recruitment strategies. As a result, Amherst’s student body is one of the most socioeconomically, racially, ethnically, and internationally diverse in the country. As diversity has increased, the quality of the students has also risen by every standard measure. Human Resources at Amherst is at the end of a period of dramatic transformation in which it pivoted from a primarily transactional function into a strategic partner for the College. The initiative included a complete restructure of the HR office, adding new strategic-focused positions and moving transaction-focused positions into a newly created Shared Services function.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience with an anticipated hiring range of $85-88K

Amherst College offers exceptional benefits:

• Affordable medical insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and low cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options

• Generous Paid Time Off including 4 weeks of vacation, accrued sick time and floating holidays

• A Retirement Plan with an employer match and annual contribution

• Tuition Benefits with family offerings

• Commuter benefits, free parking, reduced cost of meals, and access to the library, museums and gym

Please note that this position is available for a hybrid work assignment for those who reside in the state of MA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment Process Management

• Manage the applicant tracking system, job posting platform and talent acquisition process including the recruitment, selection, and hiring of a qualified, diverse workforce
• Partner with department heads/supervisors and the department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on best practices for searches and strategies for attracting a qualified and diverse applicant pool
• Manage and develop recruitment tools, resources, trainings, and workshops for supervisors, search committees, and campus partners
• Prepare, analyze, and review job descriptions; manage the job advertisement process and on-campus position announcements
• Interview final candidates, coordinate pre-employment physicals, and process CORI checks and driver credentialing
• Conduct reference checks as needed, collaborate with hiring managers on findings and adverse actions
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of appointment letters, changes of position, promotions, and term renewals
• Track, verify, and confirm end of appointments and position extensions with supervisors
• Strategically manage and process recruitment expenses including targeted postings for specific industries as well as analyzing and outlining annual subscription packages for the most effective and efficient sourcing and outreach methods
• Manage events including on campus career fairs, outreach, and networking as well as off site fairs and events (may include periodic travel)

Employee Relations

• Provide advice and guidance to a diverse set of department heads, supervisors, and employees regarding college policies, procedures, and practices related to employment matters and employment laws and regulations
• Facilitate communication between employees and managers by providing guidance and consultation to address employee issues, concerns, and complaints, and problem solve and resolve conflicts
• Conduct internal investigations including preparing documentation, making recommendations, and implementing action plans
• Work with General Counsel and campus leaders on an as needed basis
• Collaborate with campus partners on areas of implementing progressive discipline, corrective actions, terminations, and offboarding
• Design, conduct, and monitor exit interviews, noting trends and addressing areas of opportunity.

Operations and Administration

• Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert in Recruiting for the College for the HRIS
• Provide backup coverage for areas such as workers compensation claims processing, questions, reporting, and follow up
• Serve as liaison with the Title IX Coordinator, assist and collaborate on investigations
• Compile, analyze, and distribute reports on all aspects of recruitment data, new hire information/demographics, turnover information, and trends
• Prepare, present, review, track, and report on PCRC requests and responses
• Process invoices for payment, reconcile purchasing card transactions, monitor and manage memberships and subscriptions

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5-7 years of related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, time management, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with reporting and data analysis
• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective and efficient recruitment strategies
• Demonstrated ability to use technology, including Microsoft Office software, HRIS systems, and applicant tracking systems to gather, analyze, interpret, and report data
• Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and across diverse teams with a focus on service and inclusion

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).

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