HR Partner

Company: University of Southern California
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

locations Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ20134102 Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Master's degree in business, HR, or related field
• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional/Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) certification, Professional in Human Resources/Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) certification, and/or similarDescription:Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.The Gould School of Law is seeking to hire an HR Partner. The HR Partner must possess thorough knowledge of HR best practices and will act as a trusted strategic talent advisor, working closely with managers regarding talent management. The HR Partner will report to the law school's Associate Director of Human Resources.Job Accountabilities:
  • Oversee law school staff recruitment and engage Gould leadership with recruitment and retention strategies. Assists with faculty job postings and onboarding.
  • Assist hiring managers with application review and conduct interviews. Create a short list for potential hires.
  • Keeping in mind law school culture and departmental nuances, provide guidance and counsel on complex employment inquiries involving recruitment, compensation, performance, workforce planning, policies, and other HR related matters.
  • Utilize available HRIS/Workday employee data and reports to provide insights and recommendations for workforce planning and strategies.
  • Maintain org charts and other data sources.
  • Gather benchmarking data for hiring managers and provide recommendations.
  • Onboard new employees and provide exceptional candidate and new employee experience.
  • Remain current with HR policies and USC/law school procedures. Ensures timely and successful implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Addresses employee/labor relations matters through problem solving, coaching and advising, escalating matters as needed. Strives to promote culture and values by proactively educating and advising to improve the employee experience and mitigate risk.
  • Depending on law school business needs, will assist minimally with exam administration and/or proctoring each semester, and commencement each year.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
    • Expertise in USC/law school policies and procedures
    • Knowledge of human capital management software and analytics (e.g., Workday).
    • Excellent mentoring/coaching skills and leadership abilities.
    • Responsiveness and follow-through
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Sound judgment
    • Attention to detail and grammar inaccuraciesATTENTION: Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.The annual base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $88,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/ Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould). Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.Minimum Education:
      Bachelor's degree Business Administration Or
      Bachelor's degree Human Resources Or
      Bachelor's degree Psychology
      
      Minimum Experience:
      5 years
      
      Minimum Skills:
      Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology, industrial relations or related fields.
      Five years' experience in HR and/or human capital management, able to drive strategies utilizing demonstrated skill sets in varied HR domains (e.g., total rewards/including compensation), recruitment, employee/labor relations, talent and performance management).
      Extensive experience in learning and development, change management, training, diversity and inclusion efforts, workforce planning, and organizational development.
      Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
      Experience presenting complex data/reports to executive leadership and other varied audiences.
      Ability to drive HR strategies by applying a broad HR skill set in varied areas (e.g., organization design and development, coaching, program/project management).
      Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
      Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects with diverse teams and alongside varied stakeholders (e.g., corporate partners, healthcare providers, staffing vendors).
      Ability to learn quickly and flexibly adapt expertise to different business units.
      Demonstrated emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, able to develop positive working relationships and strong rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
      Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
      
      
      Preferred Education:
      Master's degree Business Administration Or
      Master's degree Human Resources Or
      Master's degree Psychology
      
      Preferred Experience:
      7 years
      
      Preferred Skills:
      Master's degree in business, human resources, psychology, industrial relations or related fields.
      Seven or more years' experience in HR and/or human capital management.
      Experience in higher education and in consultative roles. Knowledge of human capital management software and analytics (e.g., Workday).
      Excellent mentoring/coaching skills and leadership abilities.USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the - Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring -ordinance . We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at -uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report Notice on Non-Discrimination Certain positions are subject to background screening EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$94526.htmld locations Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus locations Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago About Us USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city - responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region - we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent - benefits and perks , and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or -uschr@usc.edu .

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