HR Business Partner

About Us

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) at UCI Health is responsible for strategic and operational support, providing consultation to multiple units of medium scale. The HRBP leverages their advanced knowledge and experience as an HR professional to be an effective partner for leaders and co-workers, independently formulating tailored solutions to a range of employment matters of varied complexities. This position serves as a trusted advisor and will be responsible for workforce planning and performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
• Apply advanced knowledge of human resources concepts, policies, and procedures including employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training, and other areas of human resources as well as organizational initiatives relating to and/or affecting human resources.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; understand how work affects other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
• Handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
• Conduct analysis and develop recommendations using advanced analytical skills, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an HR Generalist.
• Previous experience working in HR in a healthcare organization.
• Experience in a union environment.
• Strong analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.
• In-depth knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS) and/or other related business software programs and systems.
• Advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to present complex information.
• Ability to provide own means of transportation to/from work locations including Irvine, Orange, and other sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) Certification.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification.
• PHR or SPHR Certification.
• Previous experience working as an HR Business Partner.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Pay

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $100,100 - $143,800 (Annual).