HR Business Partner - Organizational Effectiveness
Webster University
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Saint Louis, MO · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
The HR Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness advances Webster University's mission and strategic priorities by supporting initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance.
The HR Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness partners with the Director, Talent Management/OE, HR business partners, and other internal stakeholders in areas of: talent management, leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, retention, and diversity and inclusion. This role collaborates with campus leaders and subject matter experts to align learning programs with institutional goals and to promote professional growth for staff, faculty and adjunct roles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Leadership Program Development & Experiences (50%)
Develop training initiatives (workshops, e‑learning, coaching, on‑the‑job training) aligned with organizational strategy.
Produce instructional materials and resources for ongoing learning.
Facilitate training sessions in-person and virtually, adapting methods to audience needs.
Implement a monthly manager newsletter focused on building leadership competencies.
Manage internal communications and internal websites to promote our programs and learning resources.
Measure training effectiveness, ROI, and impact on business results.
2. Support Performance Improvement, Engagement and Retention Initiatives (30%)
Manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables for OE initiatives, including the annual performance management process and leadership development programs.
Support the University's performance management framework, providing guidance and coaching to leaders on goal setting, employee development, performance improvement, corrective action, and talent planning.
Train employees in-person and virtually on the annual performance management process.
Support employee recognition, communication, and engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee/student experience, and workforce effectiveness.
Manage the annual mandatory training program administration, provide employee support to gain buy-in and compliance, report out on metrics.
Embed diversity and inclusion best practices into all programs and processes.
3. Leadership Consultation, Partnership & Influence (20%)
Partner with university leadership to foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous learning, and high performance aligned with Webster University's mission and strategic priorities.
Utilize workforce analytics, metrics, and reporting to identify trends, assess organizational effectiveness, and inform strategic talent and workforce decisions.
Research Organizational Development best practices and emerging tools; recommend enhancements to existing programs based on current thinking in the field.
Salary range for this position is: $60,000-$70,000 annually.