The School of Engineering
Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.
The School of Engineering (SoE), Office of the Dean, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join our human resources team. As a member of the SoE HR team, the Sr. HRBP will play a pivotal role in driving the evolution of HR services across the organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a variety of academic and business units to facilitate a broad range of HR initiatives and processes in support of SoE’s research and education mission, with an emphasis on change management, process excellence, and strategic project management across all facets of the HR life cycle. This role requires a proactive approach, with a strong emphasis on hands-on collaboration, influential communication, and a deep understanding of HR best practices. You will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside other HRBPs and HR Administrators, reporting to the Human Resources Director. The work at Stanford SoE is exciting and fast paced with many opportunities to learn and grow. The ideal candidate will have the ability to be a trusted advisor, change champion, and a solutions-oriented collaborator. If you are looking to make a positive impact with an institution at the forefront of engineering innovation, we invite you to apply and submit your resume and cover letter.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with an expected on-site cadence of at least 2 days/week at the Stanford main campus, subject to operational needs.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with the organization's management to support initiatives by understanding the organization's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors. Participate in planning processes and promote best practices; provide leadership for workforce planning efforts.
- Design strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change. Perform needs assessment, analysis, and consulting on organizational issues; make recommendations on organizational design and development issues.
- Investigate basic and complex employee relations issues, and initiate appropriate resolution; recommend and facilitate effective solutions in alignment with applicable policies and laws. Work in consultation with human resources director and/or employee/labor relations staff to resolve highly complex issues, as needed. Coach and advise staff on organizational, employee, and labor relations issues.
- Oversee performance appraisal process; design procedures and documents specific to the organization, as needed. Provide relevant coaching and guidance.
- Oversee organizational-wide view of talent management (recruitment and staffing plans), and structure offers. Support or lead higher level searches, and advise on affirmative action objectives, as needed.
- Manage area's salary-setting program. Advise managers on assignment of employees to appropriate classification levels; review and approve salary actions; design and/or manage incentive and bonus programs, as needed.
- Assess organizational and individual staff development needs. Identify, communicate, and consult with staff on training and career development opportunities. Develop and conduct relevant training, and participate in training design.
- Oversee processes for workers' compensation, disability, leave, work place accommodation requests, and health and safety issues; inform managers and human resources director, as needed. Act as a resource to others in organization, and oversee the accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
- Oversee and approve human resources transactions submitted for processing. Prepare reports, and analyze data available through local and centralized database resources.
- May supervise staff, including setting objectives, priorities, and resources to align with department objectives.
Education & Experience (Required):
- Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required):
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience as a consultant and advisor to management in at least four human resources areas, including: employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, training and development, performance coaching and management, and organizational development.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and understanding of group dynamics. Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to senior management and other audiences.
- Strong supervision/management and staff development experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite and human resource information systems.
Education & Experience (Desired):
- PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification
- Experience and/or certification in project management
- Experience with or ability to quickly learn Smartsheet application
- Demonstrated commitment to building inclusive workplace culture
How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
