HR Partner Student Affairs Units

Job Description

50% - Principal Liaison with Unit-Based Leaders Employees and Central HR

• Serves as the HR primary point of contact for all leaders and employees within the designated unit(s) and coordinates with the appropriate centralized HR Team. Ensures visibility and accessibility to the unit(s) assigned.
• Provides advice and counsel on a wide range of HR matters issues policies and programs to leadership supervisors and employees.
• Serves as a resource and key contact for ensuring HR compliance within the unit providing information and updates regarding key HR activities programs policy changes deadlines new initiatives disseminating HR-related updates & information.
• Engages and participates with HRto be fully informed of new processes procedures initiatives or activities and enhance communication efforts across the served unit(s). May participate in the design development implementation or testing of new technology for enhancing process activities or reporting.
• Coordinates with HR on key employee initiatives that improve time and leave reporting outcomes university required training activities benefit enrollment (as applicable) etc.

40% - Employment Lifecycle Support Employees Supervisors and Leadership

Based on the needs of the unit and its employees the HR Partner may participate in any of the following activities to ensure that the university provides the best possible people support at the individual and leadership level.

Provides advice and guidance as needed on job description development compensation ranges search activities and best practices.

Serves as a resource to employees experiencing workplace concerns and issues within the unit(s). Provides guidance to unit(s) supervisors to address employee relations matters at levels consistent with established protocol.

Assesses levels of employee engagement and designs unit(s)-specific programs and efforts to support high levels of employee engagement and retention.

Ensures unit(s) comply with University HR policies and practices.

10% - Other

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses : Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.

Contact Information to Applicants

Rebecca Terry

Associate Vice Chancellor for HR Partners

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Human Resources (HR) at the Lawrence campus is excited to recruit an HR Partner to serve Student Affairs which includes the departments of Counseling & Psychological Services Office of Family Engagement Health Education Resource Office Housing and Residence Life KU Recreation Services Legal Services for Students Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center Sorority and Fraternity Life Student Conduct and Community Standards Student Engagement Center Student Support and Case Management and Watkins Health Services. The role of this position is designed to build strong relationships with assigned unit leaders and employees for HR related needs provide consistency in the delivery and application of HR policies and practices and to have a strong understanding and communication with Central HR.

The HR Partner serves as an extension of the Central HR team and is responsible for managing a broad range of human resource services in support of the Universitys mission. This position provides guidance on a wide range of matters including employee relations compensation organizational structure workforce planning recruitment employee retention and engagement culture onboarding and other essential HR functions while enhancing compliance with university policies Kansas Board of Regents Federal State and local laws and collective bargaining agreements (as applicable).

The HR Partner reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of HR Partnerships with day-to-day oversight and direction from the leadership team(s). The HR Partner will be integrated into the unit(s) with a deep understanding of the unit(s) unique culture and strategic mission vision goals and needs. The HR Partner will be in-person located on the Lawrence campus and may occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed to connect with the units they support. HR partners for One KU Offices will also engage and collaborate with the University of Kansas Medical Center HR Partner to provide aligned communication and integration activities aligned with the One KU initiative.

KUs main campus in Lawrence Kansas is located within a commutable distance between Kansas City and Topeka. KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application packet will consist of a resume a cover letter detailing how you meet the required qualifications and 3 professional references.

First Review of applications will begin Friday December 12 2025 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.#LI-HR1

Position Requirements

This position will work primarily on the Lawrence Campus.

Key Skills

AIX,ABAP,Cardiovascular,HVAC Design,AV

Employment Type : Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1