Serve as the lead HR Business Partner managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, providing counsel, training, and guidance to the other HR Business Partners. Advise and support senior University leadership and directors on employee relations, organizational and staff development, creative problem solving and all other employee mattersProvides guidance to managers and supervisors in the use and application of HR tools (such as Workday MS Office 365) and processes relating to offers, salary ranges, salary adjustments, job evaluations, and classification of new positions, changes of status, transfers, promotions, performance appraisals, and terminations. Advises managers on organizational design and development, policy interpretation, diversity initiatives, employment law, and employee morale and engagement to ensure that units act in compliance with applicable laws and policies, minimize liabilities, and act in a fair and equitable manner consistent with Bentley’s standards.

Advised and supported managers and staff members on employee relations matters, facilitating fair and equitable problem solving and decision makingProvided guidance to managers and supervisors in the use and application of HR tools and processes relating to offers, salary ranges, salary adjustments, job evaluations, classification of new positions, changes of status, transfers, promotions, performance appraisals, and terminationsSupported managers on organizational design and development, policy interpretation, training and development strategies, diversity initiatives, employment law, and employee morale and engagement to ensure that units act in compliance with applicable laws and policies, minimize liabilities, and act in a fair and equitable manner consistent with Bentley’s standardsSupported managers in the use of the performance management process in assigned units to ensure staff meet current and future performance standards and goalsWorks with managers to guide and facilitate the disciplinary process when needed.Provides coaching to management and staff to encourage effective communication, objective problem resolution, productive development conversations, etcManaged various HR related projects, and served on department and University wide committees

Served as the HR Business Partner to academic and administrative departments, partnering with managers, faculty, staff, and bargaining unit representatives to provide guidance on all HR related issuesInterpreted and administered the provisions of the HUCTW collective bargaining agreement for roughly half the staff populationAdvised and supported managers and supervisors on employee relations, problem solving and the objective application of consistent management practicesProvided direction on University policies, HR procedures and relevant laws to departmental leaders, managers and supervisors on reorganizations, organizational development, compensation, job reviews, job classifications and grading, employee engagement, promotions, transfers, termination, and layoffsAdvised managers regarding permance and disciplinary issuesManaged the annual performance review process and goal setting as well as instructed managers on providing ongoing, regular performance feedback to staffCoached departmental leaders, managers and staff on a variety of issues to ensure effective communication related to advancement, problem solving, work-life balance and expectationsDeveloped and presented trainings and workshops on human resources and professional development related topicsServed on various School and University-wide committees and participated in HR related projects

Manage the Human Resources and Organizational Development functions for Boston University's Metropolitan College and Extended Education. Work in close collaboration with department leaders and direct them, as the internal HR Business Partner, regarding employee relations, corrective actions, performance issues and recruitment strategiesRecommend strategic human resources and organizational development initiatives to the Dean, including how jobs are structured and filled, how employees are motivated and evaluated, and how the organization can utilize and develop its personnel most effectivelyLead the College through University wide Human Resources processes such a performance evaluations for exempt and non-exempt employeesCounsel managers and employees on effective conflict resolutionCreate and present professional development and policy related trainingsDeputy Title IX Coordinator

Serve as the primary employee relations resource and consultant to managers, staff and faculty in the University’s academic and administrative departments, developing and integrating effective Human Resources processes, initiatives and practices into their daily operationsDirect management regarding corrective actions and performance issues, recruitment strategies, and manage and investigate, in conjunction with the Director of Equal Opportunity, EEO related claims including harassment and discrimination complaintsAct as primary Human Resource Consultant to 2,000 employees across many academic and administrative areasConduct investigations, hear grievances and prepare grievance responsesCounsel managers and employees on effective conflict resolutionConsult with management on reorganizations, layoffs, promotions, and organizational development Serve as the primary Human Resources Consultant for University wide restructuring initiativesDevelop and present trainings and workshops on a variety of professional development topics and human resources policies and procedures Advise on issues relating to hiring and salary decisions, departmental training and organizational structure; manage leave of absence and FMLA requests Provide consultation, interpretation and application of non-represented policies and proceduresResponsible for interpretation and administration of the provisions of three collective bargaining agreements Manage the performance appraisal process for exempt and non-exempt employees

Conducted full life-cycle recruitment for a broad range of positions for many of Boston University’s colleges, schools and administrative departmentsEstablished and maintained strong partnerships with hiring managers, including senior level University administration, to identify and successfully place candidatesAdvised hiring managers and offered insight, recommendations and solutions regarding various recruiting related issues, candidate selection, position status and competitive strategiesDeveloped effective recruitment strategies for specialized positions with a strong knowledge and awareness of effective talent pool developmentEffectively employed social media, such as LinkedIn, to source candidatesCreated and presented professional development workshops and seminarsManaged positions in electronic applicant tracking system