Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
Human Resource Analyst III
Position Title:
Human Resource Analyst III
Employment Type:
Haken
Working Hours:
Salary
Description
Job Description: Human Resource Analyst III - Jr. HR Business Partner
Location: Kingston Rhode Island 02881
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 6 months (35 Hours per Week)
Shift requirements: Mon - Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
BASIC FUNCTION
- The Junior HR Business Partner (Jr. HRBP) for the University of Rhode Island supports assigned colleges
- and units by providing consultative HR services and assisting in aligning human resources practices with
- institutional priorities and the strategic plan (Focus URI). This role works closely with HR Business
- Partners and campus leaders to foster an inclusive workplace culture, address workforce challenges, and
- ensure compliance with policies and collective bargaining agreements. The Jr. HRBP contributes to
- organizational effectiveness by delivering thoughtful HR solutions and serving as a key liaison between
- central HR and campus units.
- Strategic Support
- Assist HRBPs in building relationships with campus leaders to understand workforce needs.
- Provide input and recommendations on HR strategies, workforce planning, and talent
- management initiatives.
- Develop and use data and analytics to support decision-making and identify trends.
- Employee Relations
- Advise managers on routine employee relations issues, performance management, and policy
- interpretation.
- Support conflict resolution processes under guidance from senior HR staff.
- Ensure compliance with CBAs, University policies, and applicable laws.
- Change Management & Organizational Development
- Support organizational change initiatives by coordinating communications and assisting with
- implementation.
- Participate in assessments to identify opportunities for efficiency and improved culture.
- Help facilitate workshops and training sessions to build team and leadership capability.
- HR Administration & Compliance
- Serve as a resource for HR policies and procedures, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on recruitment, compensation, benefits, and leave
- management.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with employment laws and University
- policies and procedures.
- Equity & Inclusion
- Promote fairness and equitable practices in all HR activities.
- Other Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, including generalist responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals and employment laws.
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and work independently with guidance.
- Experience using HR data to inform decisions.
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices.
- Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP).
- Experience in higher education or unionized environments.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and data analytics tools.
