Senior​/Lead Human Resources Business Partner

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Human Resource Partner Services, this role serves as the primary point of guidance for senior leaders, managers, and employees within the designated unit/division/department for Human Resources services. The HRBP acts as a strategic and trusted advisor, supports an inclusive and dynamic culture, and pursues continuous improvement through knowledge, collaboration, and leadership. The HRBP serves as an interface between the unit and the Office of Human Resources, providing high‑quality, business‑focused and strategic level guidance, resources, and support by explaining processes related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, benefits, compensation and classification, performance management, employee/labor relations, and off‑boarding procedures.

Under close supervision by the Director of HR Partner Services or the Lead HRBP, incumbents perform routine duties while learning University policies and procedures and specific techniques and regulations. As experience is gained, duties gradually become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.

Incumbents are competent to perform a wide variety of professional level, complex and highly‑sensitive duties without supervision. Assignments are concentrated in recruitment, onboarding, leave of absence, performance management, employee relations and off‑boarding. Incumbents are expected to perform work in all defined areas, audit other HRBP work, and have working knowledge of labor relations. Incumbents also provide support to other HRBPs as needed.

Incumbents provide lead direction to HRBPs in specific areas and perform the most complex, high‑volume and sensitive activities. Incumbents possess detailed knowledge of designated unit operations, recruitment needs, development needs, and leadership organizational structures. Primary focus is on designated unit(s) but responsibilities may include providing support in other areas as needed. Incumbents also teach other HRBPs on subject‑matter expertise topics. This role is the direct backup to the Director of Human Resources Partner Services.

• Serves as a member of the leadership/management team.
• Implements and communicates new or enhanced HR or University‑wide policies and processes, including providing training services in collaboration with other HR Services.
• Maintains a physical presence within the units served to anticipate needs, drive key priorities, and understand unit culture.
• Assesses training needs, including mandatory and development opportunities such as DEI training.
• Provides consultative support to management on strategic planning and organizational design initiatives.
• Acts as a resource for employees regarding all HR‑related inquiries, concerns, milestones, and support.
• Advises management on Monthly Service Report analytics.

• Provides consultation and guidance to hiring managers and search committees on the recruiting process, including screening applicants, developing recruitment strategy, and creating phone screen and/or interview questions.
• Provides guidance on staffing projections, creating/analyzing job descriptions, effective posting and advertising strategies, including broadening diversity.
• Provides administrative support throughout the recruitment and hiring process and moves recruitments through the applicant tracking system until finalization.
• Provides tools to supervisors and departments to ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for all employees.

• Provides general guidance on employee benefits eligibility, answers general questions, and collaborates with HR Operations to ensure operational continuity and consistent application of the process.
• Provides general guidance on retirement eligibility, answers general questions, and collaborates with HR Operations to ensure operational continuity and consistent application of the process.

• Serves as a strategic partner facilitating the University's…