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.

The UC Irvine Human Resources (HR) enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Campus, Health, and Health Sciences. HR's vision is to empower people to drive a culture of innovation, learning, and service that enables the success of individuals within the UCI community and those who aspire to join.

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 HR areas, as well as organizational initiatives affecting human resources.
• Understand and apply organizational policies and procedures, with advanced knowledge of the functional area and how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS) and other related business software programs and systems.
• Exhibit advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to present complex information.
• Handle extremely difficult or volatile situations and individuals effectively.
• Conduct analysis, develop recommendations, and demonstrate organization and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an HR Generalist.
• Previous experience working in HR in a healthcare organization.
• Experience in a union environment.

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.

Special Conditions

• This position may require reporting to different work sites, including Irvine, Orange, and other locations.
• The incumbent must provide their own means of transportation to and from work locations.

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 to $143,800 annually.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct Disclosure: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with UCI vaccination policies.
• Adherence to UCI Smoking and Tobacco Policy and Drug-Free Environment Policy.
• Additional conditions may apply, such as the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, and Pre-Placement Health Evaluation, depending on business unit or job-specific requirements.