HR Business Partner
Listed on 2026-08-22
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager
Who We Are
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.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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.
To learn more, visit hr.uci.edu.
Your Role on the TeamThe 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.
WhatIt Takes to be Successful
Required:
- Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
- 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.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work affects other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively. Demonstrated active listening and critical thinking skills.
- Possesses advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in 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.
Preferred:
- Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) Certification
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification
- PHR or SPHR Certification
- Previous experience working as a HR Business Partner.
- This position may be required to report at different work sites including Irvine, Orange, and other locations. The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations..
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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $100,100- $143,800 (Annual).
Conditions of EmploymentThe University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right…
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