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Title: Business Partner, Human Resources

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 64R000 - Human Resources

Division: 4R2000 - Human Resources

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23

Retirement:  KTRS 

Contact Person: Samantha.Jones2@eku.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An HR Business Partner with assigned College(s) or administrative departments to establish and implement HR strategies, initiatives, and activities that will foster effectiveness and efficiency, while also aiding in recruitment, motivation, and retention of talented employees. Business Partners with management and serves proactively as the HR resource/liaison with the units to assess human resources needs, provide HR analysis, ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies, recommend HR solutions to assist leaders in managing human resources, and deliver HR services in areas such as Employment, Employee Relations, Compensation, Organizational Design, Performance Management,and Training & Development and Investigations.


This position is designated as an on-campus role located in Richmond, Kentucky. While the primary expectation is on-site work, telework may be considered in the future in accordance with university policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Human resources, business, psychology, or related field.

Experience: 3 years of related work experience required.
Preferred work experience at a University/College

Licensure & Certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Job Duties:

• 40% - Manage the hiring and position creation/reclassification processes for all staffing needs within assigned area(s), from analysis to employee on-boarding - (Essential)
• 35% - Act as a resource on human resources matters, providing guidance, assistance and support to management, supervisors and administrators within assigned College(s) or Department(s) - (Essential)
• 15% - Manage projects, initiatives, and vendors as needed to effectively service customers while also continuously improving departmental services. - (Essential)
• 5% - Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate HR related training, programs, and events on a regular basis. - (Essential)
• 5% - Completes all other activities as assigned and/or necessary to ensure efficient operation of the department. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.