Hr business partner human resources

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Job Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic HR support to assigned business units, aligning HR practices with organizational goals. This role partners with leadership to drive initiatives in talent management, workforce planning, performance development, employee engagement, and change management. The HRBP advises on policy interpretation, employee and labor relations, and ensures compliance with university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws.

The position oversees delivery of day-to-day HR services, supervises HR professional staff and collaborates with internal stakeholders and HR leaders to support institutional priorities. This position will lead a team of HR professionals, fostering a customer-focused and solutions-oriented culture that evolves to meet changing business needs.

Essential Functions

• Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs within assigned business unit(s) in the areas of talent and performance management, leadership development, workforce planning, succession planning, employee and labor relations, training objectives, career development and policy interpretation.
• Collaborate with business units to enable them to become future-ready by focusing on the existing workforce in the organization and preparing them for the future.
• Advise leaders on relevant employment laws and regulations, as well as other legal requirements regarding people management.
• Review and analyze human resources metrics on productivity, turnover, vacancy rates, employee engagement, etc., to identify trends, proactively assess the work climate, and create action plans with departments.
• Act as member of the HR Management Leadership Team and manage and coordinate HR-related internal and external communication with stakeholders.
• Liaison and collaborate with HR Leaders on best practices and issues pertaining to internal and external business units. Proactively support the delivery of HR processes and best practices to the business units.
• Provide consultation to management and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with university policies, collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws. Conduct or coordinate thorough, objective investigations as needed, ensuring fair and consistent processes. Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the appropriate University office when applicable.
• Advise management on addressing performance concerns and determining appropriate actions, including coaching, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary steps.
• Oversee the delivery of day-to-day HR service operations for assigned business units, ensuring a high standard of customer service that is responsive, adaptable, and tailored to the unique needs of each unit.
• Prepare HR team members for participation in administrative hearings, ensuring they understand their role and relevant policies or agreements. Serve as HR representation in such proceedings when needed, representing the University’s interests while ensuring fair and consistent application of HR practices.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Eight (8) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

Required Experience

Four (4) years of experience in Human Resources.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Ability to read and interpret dashboards and reports containing complex data. Understanding of HR analytics techniques, familiarity with data collection methods, both quantitative and qualitative. Ability to set up and track relevant metrics and KPIs and use them to drive business results
• Ability to use technology to increase efficiency and drive business results.
• Knowledge and/or experience with national and regional labor law, and tax and social security regulations
• Excellent mentoring and relationship building skills. Ability to empathize with others.
• Great communication and presentation skills.
• Superb problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of the many disciplines within HR, including performance management, compensation and benefits, talent management, employee and union relations, etc.
• Good change management and project management capabilities.
• Experience working in union environments.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

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