HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Position Overview:

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. 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.

Duties may include:
Interpret and apply University procedures, policies and business processes;
Plans and carries out work independently and timely;
Responsible for coordinating 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.

Position

Qualifications:

Required Experience
- Four years human resources experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in human resources or directly related field plus one year of human resources 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;
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
Required Other
- None;
Additional Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in human resources or directly related field;
Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association;
Human Resource experience in a higher education setting;
Ability to work independently and within a team;
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and organizational skills;
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications;
Customer service, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated experience interpreting or applying labor laws;
Demonstrated effectiveness in interactions with large groups and skilled at working with individuals of all levels of understanding;
Demonstrated experience working collegially and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies;
Understanding of job analysis methods, and/or job classification concepts.

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

Degree Requirement - N/A:
No degree requirement; FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt;
Employee Category
- Classified;
Pay Range - $31.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience and education;
Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year; FTE - 1;
Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time;
Funding
- This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

Posting Information:
Open Until Filled
- Yes;
Special Instructions to Applicants
- This position is open until filled with a first consideration date of August 14, 2026. Please complete all required documents as requested. In your letter of qualifications using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. A template for the letter of qualification is located here.

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Background Check Statement
- Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check; EEO Statement
- The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents:

Optional Documents