Human Resources Business Partner

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.    

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donor’s dreams last forever.   

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.  

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.   

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to key functions across the Foundation, partnering with leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals. This role drives the integration of talent practices, programs, and policies while helping leaders build high-performing, engaged teams that support the Foundation’s growth and transformation.

Reporting to the SVP, Human Resources & Culture, the HRBP leads efforts in organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management. The role facilitates Strategic Talent Planning discussions, supports succession planning, and ensures development plans and training strategies are in place for critical roles and high-potential talent. The HRBP also partners closely with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to define talent needs, launch searches, and participate in the selection process.

This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role that works closely with leaders and HR colleagues to address employee relations matters, strengthen team effectiveness, and enhance the employee experience. The HRBP operates with a high degree of autonomy, applying sound judgment to complex people challenges while contributing to cross-functional HR initiatives.

• Six years’ experience in recruitment, human resources, and/or related field.
• Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, developing, and enhancing professional relationships.
• Ability to understand business goals as well as design and implement new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and development of HR within a business unit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative working style and ability to navigate a complex environment working with many stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
• Ability to articulate the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University and the IU Foundation to attract potential candidates.
• Proven ability to identify areas of optimization and implement both small and large-scale process improvements.
• Ability to maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work on a variety of talent priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of federal/state labor laws and sound hiring practices.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office suite, ability to utilize Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• SHRM certification or master’s degree preferred.

A cover letter is highly recommended as a part of your application and can be added as an attachment when your application is submitted. 

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s immutable characteristics including any basis prohibited by law.