Athletics HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Athletics Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at the University of Minnesota serves as the dedicated HR partner for the Athletics Department, guiding administrators, coaches, and staff through the full employee lifecycle with a focus on equitable HR practices.

This role acts as a trusted advisor, aligning HR strategies with department objectives while maintaining compliant processes. A passion for college athletics and a commitment to excellence and inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; 2+ years HR experience
• Experience in HR operations and customer service
• Experience with payroll auditing or similar processes
• Commitment to advancing inclusion and equity in HR
• Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with collaboration focus
• Passion for college athletics
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• HR Operations: advises on the full-time lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, compensation, leaves, performance, and exits; reviews letters and transactions; ensures trainings and I-9 processing; supports student and temporary staff lifecycle.
• Athletics Recruiting Support: partners with hiring managers on inclusive sourcing, interviewing, and documentation; approves postings and letters; refines hiring strategies.
• Complex HR Consultation: guides policy interpretation, civil service rules, agreements, and employment law; partners on strategic solutions with leadership.
• Employee Relations: primary contact for workplace concerns; investigations; supports performance improvement and conflict resolution.
• Employee Engagement, Action Planning & Inclusion: analyzes surveys; leads focus groups; advances DEI and recognition programs.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: develops materials; standardizes onboarding; analyzes data for improvements.
• Payroll Support: assists with payroll auditing and ticketing; processes pay updates and off-cycle requests.
• Other Duties: manages HR projects, maintains intranet, supports salary surveys and professional development.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll auditing

Employee relations

Inclusion & equity

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

The Athletics Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at the University of Minnesota serves as the dedicated HR partner for the Athletics Department, guiding administrators, coaches, and staff through the full employee lifecycle with a focus on equitable HR practices.

This role acts as a trusted advisor, aligning HR strategies with department objectives while maintaining compliant processes. A passion for college athletics and a commitment to excellence and inclusion are essential.