HR People Business Partner

Bethel University
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Dec 09, 2025
HR People Business Partner ID: 2025-2192 Category: Human Resources Type: FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Benefit Eligible Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Office Location: Anderson Center Job Summary We're looking for an experienced HR professional who is energized by building meaningful connections, championing a flourishing employee experience, and contributing to a culture where people feel valued, supported, and equipped to do their best work at Bethel. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted People & Culture partner-walking alongside supervisors and employees to strengthen relationships, support teams, and foster a healthy, Christ-centered workplace. Our Business Partners play a vital role in aligning the needs of employees and leaders with Bethel's mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate loves building strong relationships, brings solid HR expertise, and finds energy in supporting others toward growth and effectiveness. If you are passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and nurturing a flourishing community grounded in faith, we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities Support Department Leaders - 50% Works closely with supervisors and employees to improve work relationships. Responsible for talent acquisition process within designated departments, including recruiting, screening applicants, guiding hiring manager interview process, and making job offers. Partners closely with department managers to help them with candidate selection. Provides recommendation for compensation adjustments. Partners with supervisors to build morale and increase team effectiveness. Establishes regular touchpoints with managers to drive efforts to build upon our culture, values, and overall employee experience. Performance Management Process - 25% Oversees the performance management process. Manages and resolves complex employee relations and performance issues. Supports supervisors with employee offboarding. Ensures compliance with employment laws and best practices. Maintains professional working knowledge of the application of FMLA, ADA, disability, workers' compensation, and other related laws to ensure compliance. Employment Policies - 10% Partners with Director and AVP of People and Culture to create and maintain employment policies. Coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure organization stays compliant with state and federal laws. Organizational Development -15% Provides insight on organizational development needs. Uses Best Christian Workplace (BCW) data to help managers focus on key culture drivers. Partners with colleagues in OPC (Human Resources) to create training and development opportunities to meet those needs. Regular facilitator in manager and employee training and development offerings. Required Skills Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work well in pressure situations. Must be proficient in Google and/or Microsoft Office products. Experience using an HRIS system. Ability to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner. Proven coaching skills. Knowledge of mediation techniques. Must have excellent integrity. Must have excellent interpersonal skills Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail-oriented. Experience 5+ years of experience in a business partner role or HR generalist role with a focus on employee relations. Education Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or a related field. Additional Information Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Expected Hours of Work: Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position. Benefits Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel University's Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices. #LI-Onsite To apply, visit https://staffcareers-bethel.icims.com/jobs/2192/hr-people-business-partner/job?in_iframe=1 jeid-bc32d6c172bd2842b1658b2bf34952b0