The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is world-renowned as an innovative leader in the teaching and research of the use of technology to solve real-world problems. We focus on what is possible and take a broad view of computing and information technology education and research. The Luddy School also prides itself on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in which colleagues are friends and not just co-workers, one that encourages collaboration while respecting individual ideas and expression. Creating a healthy, flexible work/life balance is critical, and our expansive benefits package provides the resources to achieve a positive, flourishing career at an ever-evolving and growing school.

This position will have a dual reporting line with the IU Bloomington Senior Human Resources Director and will actively participate as part of a team in strategic planning and HR development initiatives for the campus.

The HR Director (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning HR objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the operational objectives of the school. It maintains an effective level of operational literacy about the school's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its organizational needs.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Consults with all management levels, offers guidance on HR and university policies and practices where appropriate.
• Analyzes departmental HR trends and metrics to deliver strategic and impactful solutions for senior leadership.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, including those related to FMLA, ADA/RA, Performance Improvement Plans, and Corrective Action, ensuring investigations are effective, thorough, and objective.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of legal requirements for employee management to mitigate legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management support to line managers, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions. Leads departmental initiatives for Performance at IU programming.
• Collaborates with management and employees to enhance workplace relationships, morale, productivity, and retention, and leads departmental initiatives for MyVoice at IU engagement programming.
• Conducts compensation analysis and offers recommendations based on internal equity, external wage data, and university-wide benchmarks, serving as the departmental expert on compensation policies, practices, and programs.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to other positions within the department and across the campus HR community.
• Directly supervises three positions, guiding work assignments and setting performance expectations.

General Responsibilities

• Utilizes and applies in-depth HR body of knowledge and skills to provide strategic guidance for HR related matters like salary administration, hiring, training, policy interpretation, unit restructures, workforce planning, etc.
• Resolves and provides solutions to the most complex employee relations issues with continued partnership, counsel, and support from COEs.
• Develops, implements, and drives recruiting strategies to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs.
• Coaches and partners with leaders to create actionable plans for improving leadership effectiveness and continuous improvement for employee engagement.
• Provides strategic HR consulting and problem-solving solutions on complex issues to leaders and managers to ensure alignment and consistency across the University.
• Provides advice to leadership for development in support of a strong human capital strategy.
• Collaborates with HR COEs to roll out and support University wide initiatives, ensure client's needs are understood and met, and deliver change management interventions.
• Partners to create and execute on ensuring an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources
• Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in multiple HR disciplines or related

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• SHRM-SCP/SPHR within 2 years from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Demonstrated knowledge of key principles and practices of HR including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation practices, compliance with federal and state laws
• Experience in working with organization's leaders advising and coaching supporting and driving strategy to build and support effective teams
• Demonstrated effective coaching and consulting skills

$85,000 - $95,000 per year based on experience and internal equity.