Senior HR Partner

Human Resources

Senior HR Partner
University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)
The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Human Resources professional to join our team as a Senior HR Partner. This role is integral to delivering high-impact HR services and programs that support the university's mission of transforming lives through delivering exceptional education, research, and engagement experiences that inform, prepare, challenge, and inspire.

As a member of the Senior HR Partner team, you will provide expert consultation and leadership in areas including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, organizational development, and policy implementation. You will serve as a trusted advisor to assigned colleges, schools, and divisions (CSDs) including 500-700 employees, while also contributing to university-wide initiatives and committees.

Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Design

• Partner with unit leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Analyze workforce data to inform staffing decisions and identify trends.
• Develop proactive staffing plans in collaboration with leadership and recruitment teams.
• Ensure HR structures and processes deliver consistent, positive stakeholder experiences.

Employee Relations & Policy Compliance

• Lead investigations and resolve sensitive employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance on performance issues, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Advise on corrective actions and manage offboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and employment laws.

Career Development & Performance Management

• Oversee performance review processes and facilitate calibration sessions.
• Recommend and deliver training and development programs to enhance employee engagement.
• Support succession planning and talent pipeline development.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

• Advise leaders on change management strategies and organizational effectiveness.
• Implement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture which delivers excellence.
• Coordinate employee engagement and recognition programs.

Compensation & Job Analysis

• Educate supervisors on compensation philosophy and practices.
• Analyze organizational trends and recommend compensation adjustments.
• Collaborate on job analysis, equity reviews, and merit processes.

HR Programs & Policy Implementation

• Provide policy guidance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify process improvements and implement workflow enhancements.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

Join UMSL and contribute to a vibrant academic community where your HR expertise will make a meaningful impact. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of HR at a leading public research university.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Typically Monday - Friday. Position is on-site with some flexibility for remote on occasion.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Effective facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across HR functions and departments.
• Knowledge of change management principles and regulatory compliance.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Grade: GGS-011

University Title: Senior Human Resources Consultant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.