Associate HR Consultant/HR Consultant (HR Business Partner)

Baylor University is seeking a service-oriented Associate HR Consultant/HR Consultant (HRC).  The HR Consultant serves as a strategic HR business partner for a portfolio of internal client groups. Candidates considered for this position must be able to demonstrate previous experience in guiding key HR business strategy, critical decision making, high service commitment, and successful performance in mediating employee relations outcomes.  This position will be a critical partner in assisting client groups with assessing and developing culture, aiding client in becoming business ready, and providing support to find strong problem resolution.

A Bachelor’s Degree and one year of relevant work experience is required. A Master’s Degree and seven years of relevant work experience are preferred.  Strong preference will also be given to candidates who currently have a PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP. An active Christian faith is required. Baylor reserves the right to hire into one of the two experience levels (Associate HR Consultant or HR Consultant).

Additional preferred skills: 

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Results focused, accountable, and highly trusted
• Highly service focused with commitment to outcomes
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead projects and high degree of follow up 
• The ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality with employees at all levels of the organization
• Be extremely relational and able to work with a diverse range of individuals including executives, Deans, hiring managers, and staff employees
• Ability to work in complex organization with discernment, initiative, and adaptability
• Ability to be proactive and anticipate next steps and needs within the issue

• Partner with internal constituents to provide HR services to our clients and serve as a strategic resource to client leadership on all employment matters  
• Serve as the HR Consultant for designated client groups with low to moderately complex needs
• Assist with routine and moderately complex employee relations/performance issues  
• Play a vital role in supporting and driving organizational change by empowering client leaders to make key business decisions  
• Participate in workforce planning and resource allocations as led by client leadership  
• Develop and implement strategies for designated departments based on knowledge of sound HR practices and operational objectives
• Develop training sessions to support effective team building to designated departments
• Provide support to the HR Consulting team by providing data collection, analysis and secondary support on employee relations issues and investigations
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance  

The Baylor Experience

Working at Baylor is so much more than simply having a job!  As part of the Baylor family, employees not only receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, generous time off, and fantastic automatic retirement contributions*, they also get to experience Baylor. 

• Experience the culture of working for an institution consistently ranked as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Experience a mission driven organization based on a strong Christian commitment (www.baylor.edu/about)
• Experience Baylor academics with outstanding tuition remission for staff and qualified dependents*
• Experience our beautiful campus with access to libraries, museums, and recreational facilities such as our fitness center, athletic courts, an indoor swimming pool, and the Baylor marina to name a few
• Experience Baylor athletics as a highly competitive BIG XII contender