HR Business Partner -Learning & Employee Relations

FHLB Des Moines; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Washington in Bothell, WA is seeking an HR Business Partner for Learning & Employee Relations. This hybrid role supports managers, supervisors, and staff across HR functions, emphasizing training design, facilitation, employee relations, and performance management.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least four years in HR within higher education. UW policies knowledge is preferred, with occasional early morning/evening work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development or related field.
• At least four years of professional HR experience in higher education.
• Experience in training, facilitation, learning & development, employee relations, or related field.
• Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs and curriculums focused on performance management, employee development, and supervisory practices.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development to support training initiatives and learning solutions.
• Facilitate training using classroom, coaching, micro-learning and blended approaches.
• Advise supervisors on corrective actions, performance issues, and relations guidance.
• Manage performance management processes and merit review coordination.

Skills

Training facilitation

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

## HR Business Partner -Learning & Employee RelationsApply: Hybrid (telework 3 days or more per week): Bothell, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 10, 2026 (7 days left to apply): REQ-0000135907**Job Description****OE/HR has an outstanding opportunity for HR Business Partner to join their team.** **About this Opportunity:** Reporting to Assistant Vice Chancellor of OE/HR, the HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic and consultative human resources professional, providing guidance, training, and operational support to managers, supervisors, and employees across a broad range of HR functions. **Key Responsibilities:** **Facilitation and Training (50%)*** Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs, curriculum, and learning solutions related to HR and organizational initiatives, with a primary focus on performance management, employee development, workplace communication, and supervisory practices.* Collaborate with the Organizational Development Specialist to support the development and delivery of training and professional development programs* Facilitate training using a variety of methods, including classroom-style instruction, coaching, micro-learning, and other blended learning approaches.* Develop and maintain instructional materials, tools, and resources that support skill development, strengthen core competencies, and promote effective people management practices.* Assess participant feedback and evolving organizational needs to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and learning outcomes.* Provide orientation, guidance, and training to supervisors and managers on performance evaluation procedures, use of forms, and application of relevant UW policies and processes.* Compile, maintain, and update campus-wide performance evaluation guidance and related resources in accordance with job classification specifications and UW requirements.* Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify training needs and recommend practical, scalable learning solutions.* Promote inclusive, thoughtful training practices that contribute to a respectful and supportive workplace culture. **Employee Relations (25%)*** Advise supervisors and managers on corrective action, termination, probationary period rejection, trial service rejection, and layoff processes in accordance with UW policy, union rules, applicable procedures, and employment laws.* Counsel managers and supervisors on disciplinary matters, procedural employment issues, appeals, mediations, and separation processes.* Assess reported incidents and conduct timely, thorough reviews or investigations, as appropriate, in compliance with Executive Order 81 and with a strong emphasis on sound judgment, documentation, and confidentiality.* Attend meetings between supervisors and staff members, as requested, to provide HR guidance and process support.* Assist in preparing, editing, and organizing corrective action documents, development plans, disciplinary materials, separation letters, and related correspondence.* Coordinate pre-determination meetings and prepare separation documentation and agreements in accordance with established policies and procedures.* Process and communicate reduction-in-force notices for Professional Staff and grant-funded classified positions, as needed.* Ensure appropriate procedures are followed in matters involving sensitive employee relations actions and separations.* Provide guidance regarding available employee assistance and support resources when appropriate. **Performance Management (20%)*** Manage and monitor processes related to employee performance management, including automated tracking and reporting.* Send reminders to supervisors regarding probationary period end dates for classified staff and support timely completion of related actions.* Review performance evaluations as received and provide comments, edits, and recommendations to supervisors as appropriate.* Assist management and employees in addressing job performance concerns and support effective performance improvement efforts.* Ensure Professional Staff evaluations are completed prior to the annual merit review period.* Serve as the point of contact for distribution, communication, and management of the merit process.* Help supervisors create individual development plans and performance improvement documentation as appropriate. **Administration (5%)*** Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, meetings, and related activities, including materials, scheduling, and support as needed.* Maintain training resources, tools, and related systems or inventories as applicable.* Serve as a backup resource for leave of absence inquiries, including:- Personal leave of absence- FMLA* Reasonable accommodation* Perform other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications:*** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. **Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in human resources, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development or related field.* At least four years of professional experience in human resources, training, facilitation, learning and development, employee relations, or related field within higher education environment.* **Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.** **Additional Qualifications:*** Experience in performance management, employee relations, and workplace coaching.* Experience designing and delivering training for adult learners. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Knowledge of UW policies, HR processes, and/or unionized work environments. **Working Conditions:*** Open workspace environment that may include noise and visual distractions.* Occasional early morning or evening work with advance notice.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$82,800.00 annual**Pay Range Maximum:**$90,000.00 annual**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**Not Applicable