The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is the conduit between University Human Resources and the assigned client group(s) (i.e., colleges, departments, centers, administrative units, etc.) at Montana State University. This role focuses on aligning HR strategies with departmental goals, providing expert guidance to units across the university on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations. The position builds and maintains partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the mission and priorities of MSU.

• • Collaborates with leaders to identify and address HR needs and challenges for assigned units
  • Performs organizational and departmental assessments, providing advice and guidance to clients on department reorganizations and change implementation
  • Applies human resources policies, practices, and procedures to specific situations to advise assigned clients
  • Provides innovative and creative solutions to the most complex issues

 

• Conducts comprehensive position analysis to determine appropriate classifications and ensure alignment with job descriptions
• Reviews and updates job descriptions to reflect current responsibilities and requirements
• Analyzes salary data and trends to support equitable pay structures across the university
• Conducts market research to ensure competitive compensation practices and support recruitment and retention efforts
• Prepares and presents reports on compensation and classification metrics, including pay equity and salary compression analyses
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Montana University System policies and regulations regarding compensation and classification
• Provides training to client unit leaders on compensation and classification matters
• Initiates and facilitates compensation paperwork in partnership with client leaders

• Serves as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and conflict resolution
• Analyzes workplace concerns, recommends solutions to personnel issues, ensuring a fair and consistent approach
• Advises managers on matters involving the progressive disciplinary process while highlighting the legal and policy-based requirements and ramifications
• Assists in risk management by identifying potential areas of concern related to employee relations and labor issues
• Promotes a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict-resolution strategies
• Creates letters and other documentation pertaining to progressive disciplinary processes and other employee relations matters

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field, and substantial relevant experience in human resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced knowledge of and expertise in HR practices and application of human resources concepts and best practices.

• Experience providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients in a consulting capacity.

• Demonstrated experience gathering and compiling information to analyze and evaluate complex matters.

• Successful experience providing customer service to various internal and external constituents in a complex organizational environment.

• Demonstrated competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email, and the Internet. Microsoft Office software experience is preferred.

• Working knowledge of human resource laws and regulations.

• Certification in SHRM or HRCI.

• Experience in one or more specialist areas: compensation, recruitment and selection, performance management, organizational development, or employee and labor relations.

• Demonstrated experience delivering training and presenting to small and large groups.

• Experience working in a university or academic setting.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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Screening of applications will begin on December 06, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.