HR Business Partner

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Human Resources Specialist - Advanced to join the HR Shared Services Center. The role partners with assigned units to manage personnel actions, recruitment, and HR guidance for SHRA and EHRA staff.

Primary duties include initiating complex and basic personnel actions, supporting hiring processes, and maintaining service standards while collaborating with campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with university HR processes (ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to advise SHRA/EHRA staff and collaborate with units.

Responsibilities

• Initiate complex and basic personnel actions and facilitate recruitment and hiring processes.
• Provide HR guidance, interpretation, and application for SHRA and EHRA employees in assigned departments.

Skills

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Information

Department: CAS Human Resources-300103

Career Area: Human Resources

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date: 09/11/2026

Application Deadline: 09/21/2026

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Human Resources Specialist - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent: NC09 / GN11

Working Title: HR Business Partner

Position Number: 00061976

Vacancy ID: P021367

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $59,069 - $67,602

Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325153

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The College of Arts & Sciences, administered by the Dean, consists of seventy-one academic departments, curricula, programs, centers, and Institutes. The College is divided into seven divisions, which are overseen by Senior Associate Deans. All academic departments and curricula are assigned to one of the following three divisions Fine Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Science. A fourth division, Undergraduate Education, houses curriculum and instructional innovation, honors and distinguished scholarships, and student academic support. These Senior Associate Deans, along with the Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Senior Associate Dean for Development, and the Director of Communications for the College, all report to the Dean.

During its 200+ year history, the College has grown and thrived and is now numbering almost 1,000 faculty, 600 staff, teaching over 16,600 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students with annual expenditures of $345M. Eighty-one percent of UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate students choose a major in the College. Eighty-seven percent of the credit hours are taught in the College and there are around fifty different undergraduate degrees offered.

The College's Division of Operations, led by the Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy, comprise nearly 70 staff and include the offices of Finance and Budget Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Data Analytics, Facilities, and Dean's Office administration.

The College of Arts & Sciences HR Shared Services Center enhances operations of many of its departments, curricula, and programs by consolidating their individual business operations into one Shared Services Center. As a single unit, it provides more consistency in the application of policies and increases operational effectiveness. This consolidation of individual business operations allows for more effective training of human resources staff and provide efficiencies for the central HR offices.

Learn more at http://casbo.web.unc.edu

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

As a member of the HR Shared Services Center, this position is responsible for initiating both complex and basic personnel actions, facilitating recruitment and hiring processes, and providing HR guidance, interpretation, and application for SHRA and EHRA employees in assigned departments. The HR Business Partner works with assigned units to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs, issues, and problems within each unit. This position is responsible for managing the customer relationships to ensure that service levels and performance standards are met. While this position has individual accountability and functions independently in carrying out assigned duties, they will also serve as back-up to other positions within the HR Shared Services Center.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Experience with University human resources and software processes (ConnectCarolina, PeopleAdmin, LawLogix, InfoPorte) preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.