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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website. Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here.

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

HR Business Partner – Rowan University Branch Campuses

Apply now Job no: 500585
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial, Professional

HR Business Partner – Rowan University Branch Campuses

Summary: Under the supervision and reporting structure of the Rowan University Human Resources Department, the HR Business Partner will serve as a dedicated HR generalist for the auxiliary units of Rowan University, including the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, the Salva School of Nursing and Health Professions, the South Jersey Tech Park, and the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. The HR Business Partner will be embedded within these units and will have a dotted line report to their leadership with a direct line report to the Senior Director of Human Resources in central HR. This position will be responsible for operationalizing HR strategy in coordination with University HR and auxiliary leadership while leading, implementing, and delivering HR initiatives. The incumbent will serve as a resource, partner, and leader in managing the HR function by maintaining a positive working environment while instilling accountability.

Functional Areas of Responsibility:

  • Directs the interpretation and application of established human resource policies.
  • Coordinates with the Office of Institutional Equity and Labor Relations for counseling and discipline in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  • Helps facilitate efforts in recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement for the auxiliary units.
  • Oversees objectives and projects intended to promote the growth and operational excellence of the auxiliary areas.
  • Ensures HR workflow efficiency and effective project management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Build credibility by providing insight, sound judgment, and guidance on HR and broader business objectives.
  • Partner with leaders on business design, organizational development, and workforce planning. Expected to be a stakeholder in each area and provide guidance and insight on organizational support through university/union rules and regulations.
  • Take accountability for HR service delivery across auxiliary groups, acting as a change agent to implement positive cultural change.
  • Manage the first levels of employee relations and appropriately refer matters for labor counsel review. Employee and labor relations will be a primary function for this position.
  • Engage with employees across various shifts, including evenings and weekends, to ensure a continuous HR presence and support.
  • Identify, create and deliver new hire orientation, training needs, and other applicable presentations for teams and individuals. This role will interact with Employee Development surrounding these duties.
  • Ability to understand and answer general health benefits and retirement account questions for employees, as needed, with support from Rowan University HR's benefits department. 
  • Work closely with auxiliary leadership to improve working relationships, increase productivity, and drive retention.
  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives for the auxiliary areas and provide HR recommendations to support business needs.
  • Apply human resources policies, practices, and procedures to specific situations.
  • Oversee frontline recruitment efforts in collaboration with central HR, including job postings, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Assist with performance management, evaluations, and feedback processes.
  • Serve as the liaison to central HR for all functions, including benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, and employee relations and collaborate with central HR surrounding these areas as needed.

Competencies:

  • Ability to build strong relationships across diverse entities to foster effective communication and active listening.
  • Excellent employee relations and negotiation skills; proficient in labor laws and compliance.
  • Strong time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage difficult conversations and effectively handle challenging personalities.
  • Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations to small and large groups.
  • Adaptability to the evolving needs of the university and its employees.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office suite, and data analytics.
  • Ability to work independently with data manipulation to identify and establish patterns, areas of need, projections, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of HR experience with knowledge of HRIS, Recruitment/Retention, Labor/Employee Relations.
  • Experience in Higher Education a plus.
  • Experience with Banner and PageUp a plus. 
  • Experience in a union environment a plus.
  • HR certification preferred.

Salary:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $110,250. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

Benefits:

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/ 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.