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ASSOC HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Job Title: ASSOC HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Job Code: 4643
FLSA: N
Job Level: D2
Revised Date: 07/01/2024
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Performs a variety of HR-related tasks and initiatives to support overall HR strategy of the entity and health system. Strong emphasis on utilizing critical thinking and autonomy to provide exemplary service to team members and leaders.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Serve as a primary contact for routine HR-related inquiries from leaders and team members. Research and respond to questions and concerns. Escalate more complex inquiries to the appropriate resource.
Assist HR team to investigate, document, and resolve HR problems and issues.
Interpret HR, entity and system policies and procedures, and provide guidance and education to leaders and team members where appropriate.
Access, understand and interpret HR data, along with the generation and distribution of related reports and information (HR metrics, data requests, etc.). Conduct preliminary analyses of data, setting forth progress and adverse trends. Provide input into any recommendations or conclusions. Assist with high-volume, time sensitive and confidential data/reporting related needs (i.e., flu shot compliance, turnover analysis)
Execute local employee recognition and culture enhancement programs (employee appreciation month, career service awards, new team member breakfast, etc.) to include event planning activities, logistics, ordering of supplies, communications and marketing responsibilities, etc. in partnership with collaborative work team
Support the HR Business Partner(s) and HR leader(s) in collecting and coordinating information
Implement local DEI events and initiatives
Complete local data tasks not completed by the Talent Care Center (TCC)
Partners with the TCC, COEs and/or other entity HR teams to respond to requests timely and accurately
Support implementation of department or entity action plans from the outcomes of CulturePulse
Provide support to compliance initiatives and/or onsite audits
Participate in compensation activities (salary planning spreadsheets, market adjustments, miscellaneous projects)
Provide local administrative HR support (schedule events or interviews, coordinate meetings, etc.)
Manage local badge creation (for new hires/transfers, replacement badges, etc.)
Other duties as assigned or required based on the existing entity specific needs.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to meet the relevant experience and competencies provided above.
Experience
Experience and working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity and inclusion strategies, performance management, organizational development, talent acquisition and applicable employment laws.
Experience comprehending, interpreting, and appropriately applying the sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Academic Medical Center Experience Preferred
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Professional HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multi-task throughout the day
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers to provide excellent customer service
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member
Must have exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills
Must be able to handle matters in discrete and confidential manner
Must be able to maintain quality documentation
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
