HR Business Partner

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) for UCI Health to provide strategic and operational HR support to multiple units. The HRBP will partner with leaders to develop tailored HR solutions, drive workforce planning and performance, and serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), have 3+ years as an HR Generalist, healthcare HR experience, and familiarity with union environments, with strong

Qualifications

• Discretion with sensitive and confidential information required.
• Advanced knowledge of HR concepts, policies and procedures including employment practices and salary administration.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and cross-functional impact.
• Strong analytical, listening, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with a human resources management system (HRMS/HRIS).
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult or volatile situations effectively.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an HR Generalist.
• Healthcare HR experience; union environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational HR support to multiple units.
• Partner with leaders to develop tailored HR solutions for employment matters.
• Lead workforce planning and performance initiatives.
• Act as trusted advisor to managers and staff across units.

Skills

Discretion with sensitive information

HR concepts and policies

Advanced HRMS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Conflict management

Handling difficult situations

Problem solving

HR data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification

PHR or SPHR Certification

Tools

HRMS/HRIS

Job description

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 www.uci.edu.

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 Team

The 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.

What It 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.

Special Conditions

• 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..

Total Rewards

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 Employment

The 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 to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.