HR Business Partner -Learning & Employee Relations

## HR Business Partner
-Learning & Employee Relations Apply:
Hybrid (telework 3 days or more per week):
Bothell, WA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 10, 2026 (7 days left to apply):
REQ
- ** Job Description
**** OE/HR has an outstanding opportunity for HR Business Partner to join their team.*
* ** About this Opportunity:
** Reporting to Assistant Vice Chancellor of OE/HR, the HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic and consultative human resources professional, providing guidance, training, and operational support to managers, supervisors, and employees across a broad range of HR functions.  
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Facilitation and Training (50%)
*** Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs, curriculum, and learning solutions related to HR and organizational initiatives, with a primary focus on performance management, employee development, workplace communication, and supervisory practices.
* Collaborate with the Organizational Development Specialist to support the development and delivery of training and professional development programs
* Facilitate training using a variety of methods, including classroom-style instruction, coaching, micro-learning, and other blended learning approaches.
* Develop and maintain instructional materials, tools, and resources that support skill development, strengthen core competencies, and promote effective people management practices.
* Assess participant feedback and evolving organizational needs to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and learning outcomes.
* Provide orientation, guidance, and training to supervisors and managers on performance evaluation procedures, use of forms, and application of relevant UW policies and processes.
* Compile, maintain, and update campus-wide performance evaluation guidance and related resources in accordance with job classification specifications and UW requirements.
* Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify training needs and recommend practical, scalable learning solutions.
* Promote inclusive, thoughtful training practices that contribute to a respectful and supportive workplace culture.  
** Employee Relations (25%)
*** Advise supervisors and managers on corrective action, termination, probationary period rejection, trial service rejection, and layoff processes in accordance with UW policy, union rules, applicable procedures, and employment laws.
* Counsel managers and supervisors on disciplinary matters, procedural employment issues, appeals, mediations, and separation processes.
* Assess reported incidents and conduct timely, thorough reviews or investigations, as appropriate, in compliance with Executive Order 81 and with a strong emphasis on sound judgment, documentation, and confidentiality.
* Attend meetings between supervisors and staff members, as requested, to provide HR guidance and process support.
* Assist in preparing, editing, and organizing corrective action documents, development plans, disciplinary materials, separation letters, and related correspondence.
* Coordinate pre-determination meetings and prepare separation documentation and agreements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Process and communicate reduction-in-force notices for Professional Staff and grant-funded classified positions, as needed.
* Ensure appropriate procedures are followed in matters involving sensitive employee relations actions and separations.
* Provide guidance regarding available employee assistance and support resources when appropriate.  
** Performance Management (20%)
*** Manage and monitor processes related to employee performance management, including automated tracking and reporting.
* Send reminders to supervisors regarding probationary…