HR Business Partner

Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and the Director of Human Resources, this position provides human resource services by partnering with internal and external customers of the University of Idaho.

About the role

This position works closely with areas and departments to provide advice and support on Human Resource issues, such as recruitment and hiring, compensation and classification, employee relations, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other HR functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply University procedures, policies, and business processes
• Plan and carry out work independently and timely
• Coordinate within designated area of subject matter expertise
• Partner with Employment Services, Benefits, Payroll, and others as appropriate to create cross-functional teams in order to create solutions for areas and departments
• Provide guidance in all of the following: recruitment, classification, compensation, corrective and disciplinary action, training and development, interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies and procedures, appeals, grievances, performance management, training, performance reviews, career counseling, organizational reviews, reasonable accommodations, employee recognition, and/or other functions relating to human resource management
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four years of human resources experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in human resources or directly related field plus one year of human resources experience
• Experience in three (3) or more of the following areas: recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, training and development, reasonable accommodation, Fair Labor Standards Act
• Applying knowledge of personnel administration
• Reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; compiling data and information for reports; composing written communication; explaining and proposing policies and procedures
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources or directly related field (preferred)
• Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association (preferred)
• Human Resource experience in a higher education setting (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and within a team (preferred)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and organizational skills (preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications (preferred)
• Customer service, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting or applying labor laws (preferred)
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interactions with large groups and skilled at working with individuals of all levels of understanding (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working collegially and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies (preferred)
• Understanding of job analysis methods and/or job classification concepts (preferred)

Pay

$31.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience and education

Schedule

Full-time, fiscal year appointment (1.0 FTE)