Senior HR Business Partner

Full time Regular Employment at W. M. Keck Observatory

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Summary

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional support to an organization and its human resources? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and working across various HR disciplines and systems? Are you a hands-on professional? If so, we invite you to join us as a Senior HR Business Partner at W. M. Keck Observatory!

The balance required as a Senior HR Business Partner:

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring smooth execution of HR processes while providing direct support to the Human Resources Manager. You will oversee key HR functions, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning, while ensuring operational efficiency across the department.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with our leadership team to provide expert guidance on HR matters and make tactical and strategic decisions to drive business objectives. You will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, while aligning HR initiatives with organization’s broader goals.

Balancing strategic oversight with daily hands-on responsibilities, you will lead tasks related to hiring, compliance, employee relations, and the ongoing development of a high performance organizational culture. Your proactive approach will keep the W. M. Keck Observatory ahead of employment law and industry trends, and you will lead training sessions and workshops to educate employees across all levels.

By fostering a culture of open communication and trust, you will drive initiatives that promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment, aligned with our core values of stewardship and service.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a technical field from an accredited four-year college or university. Equivalent experience or a combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource administration, with a strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including compensation, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, and performance management.
• Experience in both strategic planning and hands-on HR operations is required, preferably in smaller organizations or environments requiring cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven experience creating a culture of engagement, collaboration, and teamwork.

Skills

• Capable of compiling and analyzing data to guide strategic planning and decision making.
• Proven ability to engage others in cross-functional collaboration and lead organizational change initiatives.
• Outstanding skills in employee development, relations, and engagement, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.
• Comfortable and effective in interactions with employees at all levels: accessible, approachable, open-minded, understanding, constructive, and trustworthy.
• Forward-thinking, and decisive, with a high degree of integrity, ethical standards, and a professional image.
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities, with experience supporting junior HR staff and managers.
• Ability to effectively deliver impactful presentations and training sessions.

Additional Information

Why Choose W. M. Keck Observatory:

• Competitive starting salary ranging from $106,779 to $129,799.
• Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation.
• A robust 8% 403(b) employer contribution (with a 4% employee contribution).
• Tuition assistance for dependent children grades K-12 attending an independent school on Hawai’i island.
• Comprehensive, employer provided health insurance.
• Be a part of a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.

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