Cornell University S Mission Learning. Discovery. Engagement
Administrative Human Resources is currently conducting a search for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to work at our Ithaca, NY campus.
About us:
Cornell University’s Mission... Learning. Discovery. Engagement.
Cornell is a private, Ivy League university and the land-grant university for New York State. Cornell's mission is to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge; produce creative work; and promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community. We believe that a strong and vibrant culture is the foundation for extraordinary results, and that our staff are the key to success. Cornell is a community that celebrates differences, encourages dialogue, and inspires discovery.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Director of Administrative Human Resources, you will be a key HR business partner collaborating with leaders across multiple client groups to develop and implement people strategies that align with and support business objectives and goals. This role has a direct impact on the overall success of the units it supports by anticipating, identifying and responding to human capital opportunities through analysis, problem solving, and presentation of well-informed and relevant solutions.
But there’s more! You will also work closely with managers and employees throughout your dedicated client groups to ensure they have the right skills and support to thrive and succeed. Day-to-day this means coaching and guiding leaders, managers and individual contributors on efforts such as talent development, diversity and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, recruitment, employee engagement, compensation, job design, performance management, and employee relations.
What we need:
We are looking for a talented person to join our team who will be a trusted advisor to leaders, who is capable of developing effective relationships throughout the organization, and who will not hesitate to roll up their sleeves to get things done! Ideally, you will have spent time working in a dynamic environment where you thrived on supporting multiple leaders and client groups. You are a seasoned HR professional who:
- holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, with 2 to 7 years progressive HR experience and demonstrated HR generalist competencies; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- possesses a strong customer service orientation and builds productive relationships at all levels of the organization, modeling high standards of integrity and ethical conduct
- is adept at handling complex employee relations issues and matters of organizational sensitivity, comfortably navigating ambiguous situations and demonstrating sound judgment, creative problem-solving and informed risk-taking; communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- is comfortable analyzing and using data to support and convey opportunities and influence decision making
What we offer:
- The opportunity to work with a collaborative and progressive team in support of a world-class research university that is educating the leaders of tomorrow.
- A broad set of competitive benefits, including educational opportunities, access to on-site wellness programs, health care options, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
- An active and diverse community to work and thrive in! Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!
- Convenient campus-to-campus bus service to NYC (227 miles).
For a detailed description, and to apply online, external applicants click here. Cornell internal applicants click here. When applying through our system, please attach your application materials (Resume/CV/Cover Letter) in one document in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Only those applicants who best match our needs will be contacted for an interview.
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes th medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell NYC Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.