HR Business Partner — Employee Relations & Strategy

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide consultation on employee relations, performance management, and guidance across colleges, schools, and units. This role emphasizes practical, policy-aligned solutions within a complex university environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in HR with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with managers and HR leaders while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Progressive HR experience advising managers on employee relations and corrective action.
• Ability to evaluate information, interpret policies, and recommend next steps.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for sensitive discussions.
• Commitment to client service with responsive, clear follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations concerns, performance management, and corrective action.
• Assess situations, gather information, and develop practical recommendations.
• Support clients with timely follow-through and clear communication.
• Build relationships across university units and provide responsive HR guidance.
• Advise on compensation, classification, and recruitment strategies.
• Provide coaching to strengthen manager capability in HR practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Decision-making

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide consultation on employee relations, performance management, and guidance across colleges, schools, and units. This role emphasizes practical, policy-aligned solutions within a complex university environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in HR with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with managers and HR leaders while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.