Human Resources Business Partner/Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range - HR Business Partner: Up to $72,500/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Salary Range - Senior HR Business Partner: Up to $87,500/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

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 final candidate.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) 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. The position partners with division leadership to proactively identify human resources (HR) needs and serves as a resource on HR policies, procedures, practices and 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, while focusing on promoting a fair and productive workplace; manages conflicts, addresses employee concerns, and develops and implements HR policies.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) 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. The position collaborates with division leadership to proactively identify complex human resources (HR) needs and serves as a resource on HR policies, procedures, and practices. This role identifies complex HR implications of both strategic and operational plans being proposed by the University, while formulating strategic partnerships across HR functions to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Core Responsibilities

HR Business Partner and Senior HR Business Partner

• 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.
• 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.

HR Business Partner Only

• Collaborates 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.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

Senior HR Business Partner Only

• Serves as a lead for HR Business Partners, providing advice and guidance on complex/significant issues.
• Works closely with the leadership team to align HR strategies 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

HR Business Partner and Senior HR Business Partner

• Bachelors Degree in a related field.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

HR Business Partner

• Five (5) years of related work experience.

Senior HR Business Partner

• Seven (7) years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

HR Business Partner and Senior HR Business Partner

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Management
• Case Management & Investigation
• Documentation & Records Management
• Change Management
• Business Partnering
• Conflict Management
• Coaching
• People Risk Management

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.

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 occasional.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas (San Antonio or surrounding area). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

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.