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Job Posting Title:
HR Strategy Specialist Senior
Requisition Number:
29131
Department Name:
Director, HR Strategy and Governance
Work Location:
Pavilion
Grade Level:
14
Type of Position:
Regular
Position Time Status:
Full time
Equivalency Link
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for driving the development and execution of HR strategy, governance initiatives and team member events across the organization. Leads efforts to design, implement, and monitor HR and talent policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Partners with leadership to establish and track key HR metrics, analyze effectiveness, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Provides expert support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration planning, and change management. Facilitates ideation and execution of special projects to advance HR innovation and organizational effectiveness. Applies advanced HR expertise to resolve complex challenges and make recommendations on strategic initiatives, frequently handling non-standard assignments.
Essential Functions
• Develops and maintains HR and talent policies and procedures, using advanced knowledge to address complex and non-routine issues.
• Plans, organizes, and executes team member related events that enhance employee engagement, development, and organizational culture.
• Partners with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to develop, update, and communicate HR and talent policies and programs, serving as a subject matter expert and resource for escalated questions.
• Monitors external trends and benchmarks to inform talent and organizational strategies and programs, adapting approaches to address evolving business needs and regulatory changes.
• Collaborates across teams to define, prioritize, and refine HR metrics and reporting requirements, using considerable discretion and independent initiative to improve processes and workflow efficiencies.
• Provides strategic HR support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, and risk, leading complex integration projects and resolving escalated issues.
• Contributes to and manages special projects focused on talent innovation, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness, regularly adapting to varied assignments and shifting priorities.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to HR staff, assisting with the resolution of escalated or complex issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
Experience Requirement
5+ years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
N/A
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or data entry); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional job-related travel is also required.
Our University Community
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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.