HR Partner

Overview

The HR Partner will act as a trusted talent advisor to their unit. This role will work closely with unit managers and their HR leadership to deliver coordinated HR services for their customers. The HR Partner will develop and implement a robust HR strategy tailored to their unit. This role will be well-versed in the talent nuances of the unit, as well as talent management leading practices in order to make strategic recommendations for unit talent strategy. The HR Partner will address employee and labor relations matters with managers and employees and escalate issues as needed. This role will lead HR activities within their unit that align to the overall talent and organizational strategy in areas such as performance management, talent and succession planning, employee onboarding and assimilation, compensation, etc. The team of HR Partners will work closely with the centers of expertise for deep domain expertise and the HR Solution Center for employee questions and HR transactions. This role will work primarily with their unit but will report into HR for operational guidance, including leading practices, standard HR processes and procedures, HR-related expertise and learning development, and for personal career growth in the HR field from HR leadership. This role will help enable USC\'s vision while championing USC\'s culture and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, psychology, human resources, industrial relations or another related field.

• Five or more years of experience in human resources or human capital management.

• Understanding of a broad spectrum of HR domains including total rewards (including compensation), recruitment, employee and labor relations, talent management (including performance management, learning and development), continuous process improvement, change management, training, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, and organizational development.

• Experience consulting with business/organizational units about workforce planning, talent assessments and performance management.

• Experience presenting complex information articulately through presentations or data/reports to executive leadership.

• Ability to drive HR strategy by applying a broad HR skillset in areas such as organization design and development, workforce planning, coaching, employee and labor relations consultation, program/project management, facilitation and communication, and design and implementation of key talent metrics.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills including conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with diverse teams.

• Ability to learn quickly and flexibly adapt HR expertise to different business units; ability to develop positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business, psychology, human resources, industrial relations or related field.

• Seven or more years of experience in human resources or human capital management.

• Experience in higher education or consulting.

• Excellent mentoring and coaching skills to enhance client management and leadership abilities and relationships among teams.

• Knowledge of Workday HCM applications and analytics.

• Certifications such as SHRM, PHR/SPHR, CPLP, CIPD or equivalent.

Job Responsibilities

• Engaging proactively and tactically with leaders and HR centers of expertise leaders (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards) to develop a tailored talent management strategy for units, providing advice and coaching to mitigate risk at the university. Knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. As directed, assisting with employee or labor relations matters and litigation.

• Understanding the short and long-term goals of a unit and its talent management nuances to support workforce and succession planning. Collaborating with HR partners to respond to issues proactively.

• Developing an HR strategy for the unit that addresses unique needs, and providing day-to-day guidance to line management (e.g., performance management, career development, disciplinary actions); addressing employee or labor relations matters through problem solving, coaching and advising, escalating as needed.

• Communicating complex HR policies and procedures clearly to enable planning and action; maintaining open lines of communication with the business unit and HR Partner team; escalating employee conflicts as needed.

• Using workforce data and insights to tailor talent management strategies, conduct talent planning, and design/implement action plans; staying updated on employment laws and HR leading practices.

• Partnering across the organization to analyze key talent and organizational indicators to support decision-making and workforce planning; advising on hiring, promotion, compensation, learning, development, and succession planning.

• Promoting USC culture and values by educating and advising to improve the employee experience and mitigate risk; reporting compliance breaches or workplace concerns as required; supporting on-the-ground remediation; fostering inclusive relationships and opportunities aligned with USC\'s Code of Ethics.

• Aligning actions with USC\'s strategic plans and enabling the university to fulfill its academic and people missions through enhanced HR service.

• Performing other related responsibilities as requested; the university reserves the right to change duties at any time.

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\'s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC\'s comprehensive benefits here.