HR Business Partner

Title: HR Business Partner

Employee Classification: HR Business Partner

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Human Resources

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Human Resources

Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner provides human resources consultation and support to multiple designated business units, advising on the application of policies and defining and executing HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business unit objectives that align with university culture, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in HR or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management; of human resources programs such as employee relations, compensation, classification, employment, benefits, workers' compensation, or organizational development; and of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities.
*Skill in oral and written communication, in conducting interviews, in using computers and human resources related software applications, in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing, and in problem solving.
*Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public; to maintain confidential and sensitive information; to develop and analyze human resource processes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the general public; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or guide the work of others.
*Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data.
*Critical thinking skills.
*Ability to plan, organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequently changing priorities.
*Focused on providing a high level of customer service and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

*Master's degree in human resources or a related field.
*PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification.
*Higher Education experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Partners with university departments, divisions, managers and employees on a wide variety of HR issues, mainly focused on employee relations, as well as policy, performance, compliance, compensation, professional development, and institutional effectiveness measures.
• Offers professional counsel, advice and service to university constituents to help facilitate the success of the mission, vision and values.
• Interprets and coaches on effective problem resolution using constructive strategies such as coaching, mediation, progressive discipline or grievance processes that support relationships.
• Researches and analyzes innovative HR practices. Assists in special projects by researching, compiling and analyzing human resource information.
• Provides proactive communication, education and training on current HR issues, policies and procedures. Partners with those in assigned departments to facilitate constructive change and implement new or improved programs.
• Provides exceptional customer service and support related to all employee relations, development and success. In partnership with others, provides advice, interpretation, teaching and counsel to employees and supervisors to support success.
• Conducts workplace investigations following best practices and prepares well-written investigative reports making final determinations and communicating findings to all involved parties.
• Maintains an effective level of business acumen, institutional knowledge and literacy regarding business units, including core business, culture, and short- and long-range plans.

Work Schedule:

Generally, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.