<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a strategic partner to their designated unit(s)' leadership in support of HR-related matters. </li><li>Help advance leadership's people priorities, including matters associated with the employee life cycle from initial recruitment through transition from the University of South Carolina. </li><li>Collaborate with Division of HR Expert Teams and unit leadership to provide exceptional HR services to employees. </li><li>Be responsible for creating an environment that values, supports, and encourages a culture of talent management, retention, inclusivity, professional development, and wellness. </li><li>Oversee a team of HR professionals. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years HR experience with increasing levels of responsibility including support for senior level business leaders in a complex environment.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR). Higher education experience.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain effective and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Persist positively in the face of unexpected difficulties </li><li>Demonstrate honesty and integrity in dealing with people </li><li>Coach leaders and employees on performance and career development </li><li>Lead and manage change initiatives </li><li>Understanding and ability to apply HR knowledge and to stay updated on leading practices </li><li>Conflict resolution and mediation skills </li><li>Project management skills </li></ul> <p>Demonstrated Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Employment law and federal regulations </li><li>Compensation frameworks and methodologies </li><li>Change management methodologies </li><li>HR systems and technologies </li><li>Organizational design and workforce planning </li><li>Engagement and retention strategies </li><li>Proven experience with HR technologies and workforce analytics tools </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p>