Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Human Resources Business Partner/Senior Human Resources Business Partner - People Excellence (HR)

University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Application Deadline: N/A

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 12285

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/4/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range - HRBP: Up to $70,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Salary Range - SHRBP: Up to $85,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

At the discretion of the hiring manager, this position will be classified as a Human Resources Business Partner or Senior Human Resources Business Partner depending on the qualifications of the finalist candidate.

Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is required.
• Reference check for three points of contact.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Provides complex/high-level collaboration 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 complex human resources (HR) needs and serves as a resource on HR policies, procedures, and practices. Identifies complex HR implications of both strategic and operational plans being proposed by the University. Formulates strategic partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Core Responsibilities

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) and Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP)

• Collaborates with members of the HR Business Partner team, providing advice and guidance on complex/significant issues.
• Works closely with the leadership team to align HR strategies to business objectives. Develops and maintains in-depth business knowledge 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.
• Incorporataes HR considerations into the organization's long-term strategic planning by offering guidance on business unit restructures, identifying emerging employee skill needs, 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.
• Combines business acumen with HR expertise and professional experience to develop and implement HR strategies that enhance organizational 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.
• Tracks key metrics in the organization. Analyzes and reports on relevant HR performance indicators related to employee performance, staffing, employee relations, and compensation. Develops and promotes strategies to address issues identified for improvement.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Combined total of four (4) years (HRBP) or seven (7) years (SHRBP) of professional HR experience within one or more Human Resources functions, including but not limited to workforce strategy, organizational development, performance management, conflict resoulution, or conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex relationships to drive change at all levels of leadership from first-line supervisors to executives as well as employees.
• Experience providing complex HR consulting services to organizational business customers.
• Experience conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

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.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will require working both remotely in Texas 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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