Human Resources Business Partner-Total Rewards

Title: Human Resources Business Partner-Total Rewards

Agency: VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The HR Business Partner - Total Rewards Specialty serves as a key front-line partner within the division. While the position performs a variety of HR strategic and advisory services, a significant portion of the role focuses on Total Rewards programs, including compensation administration, benefits consultation, leave coordination support, and employee wellness initiatives.

The HR Business Partner collaborates with managers and employees to ensure accurate interpretation and administration of compensation and benefits programs, supports total rewards communication strategies, and assists with data analysis and program evaluation. The position also helps ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and contributes to delivering high-quality service across HR functions-including performance management, employee relations, onboarding, and workforce planning. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally to support Total Rewards strategies that attract, retain, and engage employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a client service focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Must be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Must demonstrate organizational acumen identifying governance, faculty structures, compliance requirements, and informal influence networks often intersect in complex ways.
• Must be able to influence without authority, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues; working in partnership; cultivating, building, and maintaining good relationships with peers and customers; delivering on commitments to the team, clients, and the University.
• Knowledge of HR functions including compensation, benefits, retirement programs and employee wellness initiatives.
• Strong consulting, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and compensation/benefits administration tools.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations related to human resources management.
• Knowledge of HR best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• Prior basic/working experience interpreting compensation policies and assisting with salary administration or workforce analytics.

Additional Considerations:

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience working in a higher education and/or academic healthcare or complex organizational setting.
• Master's degree in HR, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting compensation analysis, benefits administration, or Total Rewards programs.
• Experience interpreting compensation policies and assisting with salary administration or