Human Resources Business Partner – Division of Online & Distance Education

Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 00945
Division Staff
Closing Date Continuous
Opening Date 06/03/2026
Academic Year Online Learning Admin (2360)
Location 1 College Circle, Bangor,
ME
Department Online Learning Admin (2360)

Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
serves as the primary HR liaison for Husson Universities Division of Online and Distance Education and the School of Professional Studies.
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day HR functions of the Online Division and School. This position will be responsible for
all strategic and operational HR work for the Online Unit while ensuring efficient, compliant, and consistent processes. Primary
responsibilities of this position will be to manage all processes related to adjunct, faculty, and staff recruitment, retention, onboarding,
payroll coordination, employment support, and employee lifecycle management plus work closely with the directors to improve processes,
efficiencies, and communications. The HRBP will develop strong working relations with the Online Division, deliver value-added service to
leadership and employees, and implement streamlined systems that enhance operational effectiveness.

Example of Duties

STRATEGIC HR PARTNERSHIP:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Division of Online and Distance Educaton & School of Online &
  Professional Studies.
• Support workforce planning, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
• Support change management
  initiatives related to program growth and expansion.
• Participate in team meetings as needed.
• Provide guidance on employment
  law, University policies, and HR best practices, especially related to remote employees.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on
  employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Identify and implement
  process improvements to increase the Online Division’s efficiency and service delivery for employee recruitment and
  retention.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment laws and University
  policies.

RECRUITMENT, ONBOARDING & EMPLOYEE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT:

• Post and manage open Online Division/School staff,
  faculty & adjunct positions.
• Manage a consistent staff & adjunct hiring workflow.
• Draft and process adjunct appointment
  letters for approval and signature.
• Maintain Online adjunct pay tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with Payroll regarding
  out-of-state adjunct hires and wage compliance.
• Assist with new hire orientation for staff, faculty and adjuncts.
• Manage
  administrative HR functions including status changes, tuition waivers, and record updates.
• Support Division of Online/School of
  Online and Professional Studies student employment onboarding and processes.
• Maintain accurate data entry in the HRIS system and
  establish controls for data consistency.
• Update and maintain internal tracking documents for Online including affirmative action
  log, vacant position report, payroll notes.
• Assist in reviewing payroll data for accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as
  assigned to support Human Resources and Online Learning operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated attention to detail
  and strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly across departments.
• Strong
  analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Google); advanced Excel skills
  preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP, NeoEd, or similar).
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
  practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years in Human Resources or
  related field, preference given to experience in higher education.
• Experience supporting remote or multi-state workforce
  preferred.

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**Exact compensation may vary
based on skills, experience, and location.**

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Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our
website at Husson University for a complete list of benefits.

Address 1 College Circle
Bangor, Maine, 04401 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME,

Website http://www.husson.edu

PI285046900

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