HR Business Partner

Job Number: SA82224

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.

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.

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.

Minimum Number of References: 2

Maximum Number of
References: 3

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