Title: NSU00287 Human Resource Business Partner

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $73,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: NSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To manage a variety of human resource day-to-day operations, specifically in regard to Recruitment and Onboarding for the University faculty, students, and staff. This position is an immensely critical element in the performance of Human Resource initiatives. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the university. The Human Resources Business Partner maintains an effective level of business literacy about the unit level operations, their personnel needs, talent development and acquisition and organizational structures.

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge of general Human Resources practices and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines; ability to work accurately with detailed and confidential information.
- Ability to think strategically, develop long-range recruitment and retention plans, & organize/initiate recruitment activities and processes.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff; excellent customer service skills necessary.
- Ability to compile and analyze data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Must exercise sound judgment and to make reasonable, logical and defensible decisions. - Exceptional computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

- Experience with higher education in human resource operations or prior experience with a state agency in the Commonwealth, preferably in the area of recruitment.
- PHR certification.
- Master’s degree in human resources.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: No Email Material Accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.