Human Resources Business Partner Job at University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78249

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 9584
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 03/26/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary: up to $70,000, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials
  • Resume is required.
  • Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Function:

Collaborates with various stakeholders to help lead and drive change management, leadership development, workforce strategy, strategic staffing, organizational design, training and development, employee engagement and employee relations. Collaborates with division leadership to proactively identify human resources (HR) needs and serves as a resource on HR policies, procedures and practices. Identifies HR implications of both strategic and operational plans being proposed by the University. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Typical:
  • Works closely with the leadership team to align HR strategy to business objectives. Develops and maintains an in-depth business knowledge in order to proactively identify opportunities and solutions to emerging issues in the organization.
  • Consults with assigned business leaders to understand and develop critical business strategies and drivers and identify corresponding HR capabilities required to achieve operational and strategic priorities.
  • Ensures that human resources issues are a key part of long-term strategic planning in the organization, to include providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, emerging employee skills requirements, workforce planning and succession planning.
  • Builds and leverages relationships across the organization in order to drive change and support leaders in achieving their goals. Coaches and advises supervisors on employee and organizational issues.
  • Leverages business acumen with HR knowledge and professional experience to promote optimal HR strategies in the organization to drive business performance.
  • Consults with leadership, providing HR guidance and policy interpretation when appropriate.
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
  • Works closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
  • Supports supervisors and staff on the performance management process, including: setting goals and expectations, managing staff, delivering performance feedback and identifying behavioral indicators, helping supervisor to create staff development plans or opportunities.
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR to develop solutions, programs and policies.
  • Participates in strategic planning with respective departments working with central HR departments to help the business meet present and future goals.
  • Plays a key role in the management and implementation of HR related projects and initiatives throughout the business. Ensures ongoing departmental initiatives are within existing University policy and coordinated with other key stakeholders internal and external to HR.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.



Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Four years of professional (exempt level) HR experience in at least two of the following HR disciplines: Employee Relations, Employment, Compensation, Organizational Development and/or Workforce Analytics.
  • Two years direct experience as a strategic HR business partner.
  • Two years direct experience in resolving workplace issues and supporting performance management, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations and assessments.
  • Effective judgement, tact, diplomacy and discretion required in all matters. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Possesses knowledge and understanding of State and Federal guidelines and law within the functional areas. Must have knowledge of employment law and utilizes that knowledge in their daily function.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels within the assigned departments.
  • Ability to manage complex relational dynamics and influence change.
  • Ability to facilitate problem-solving and approach client issues from a solution-oriented stance. Creativity and latitude required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience developing and maintaining relationships to drive change at all levels of leadership from first line supervisors to executives as well as employees.
  • Experience providing HR consulting services to organizational business customers.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment.
  • Criminal Background Check (CBC).



Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
  • Professional HR experience in higher education.



Working Conditions
  • Normal office working conditions.
  • This position will be primarily located on the UTSA Main Campus.

Work Modality:

Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Additional Information
  • UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
  • This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
  • Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.



Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.