Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Salary

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-time Staff

Job Number

01673

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

10/22/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Business Partner will:

• Work collaboratively with our team to provide HR support regarding a broad range of Human Resources activities including but not limited to employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation, employee benefits, training and special HR projects as assigned.
• Understand business needs and how Human Resources can influence and lead the organization to meet key objectives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.

We are looking for hard-working, motivated individuals to join our team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Human Resources and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions
• Compile and update employee records.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities.
• Handle employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures
• Assist in payroll preparation.
• Assist with recruitment process.
• Assist in creating policies, processes and documents
• Assist with day to day operations of Human Resources functions and duties
• Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources executives
• Duties involve a wide range of Human Resources support activities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree, required.
• Masters degree, preferred.
• One to three years human resources experience, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague Software preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent organization, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and follow-up.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found here.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3450

Website http://www.sxu.edu