HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER GENERALIST SENIOR

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 52,555 - 85,400; Full time

Job summary

A medical institution in Florida is seeking a Senior Human Resources Partner to manage HR services and provide strategic advisement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in human resources. Key responsibilities include advising on HR matters, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting departmental initiatives. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with a preference for clinical research experience. This position is full-time and offers remote/hybrid eligibility.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related human resources experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for required education.

Responsibilities

• Manage human resources services for assigned division.
• Serve as a strategic advisor for HR matters.
• Provide guidance on performance management.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and laws.
• Support hiring and onboarding initiatives.
• Implement departmental HR policies.
• Promote UAB’s values in all interactions.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills

Demonstrated leadership

Decision-making ability

Experience in employee relations

Performance management

Organizational development

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Human Resources Partner Generalist Senior (T231081)

Position Title: Human Resources Partner Generalist Senior
Requisition ID: T231081
FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $52,555 – $85,400 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Regular
Work Arrangement: Onsite/Hybrid Eligible
Hiring Manager Contact: Staples, Ceralyn

Position Summary

The Human Resources Partner Generalist Senior within the Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS) team will support the Clinical Research Support Enterprise (CReSt). Independently managing HR services within UAB, the HRP Generalist Senior provides strategic human resources advisement while fostering collaboration with HRSS and department leadership. This role serves as the primary contact for HR-related matters including employment, compensation, employee relations, international recruitment and retention, organizational planning, training and development, and onboarding.

HR Shared Services supports a diverse range of departments, centers, and institutes, focusing on operational effectiveness and strategic HR partnerships. Employees in HRSS must navigate distinctly different cultures and business needs, requiring a high level of adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This senior level position is an opportunity to learn the HR and business nuances of all departments supported by HRSS and is responsible for cross coverage.

The incumbent partners closely with the Office of Human Resources and/or Dean’s Office to ensure compliance with institutional policies and practices while advancing UAB’s mission and shared values. The Senior HR Partner serves as a trusted resource and advisor to leadership and may supervise or mentor lower-level HR staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee human resources services for assigned division(s), department(s), or school(s).
• Serve as a strategic advisor and primary point of contact for HR matters across employment, compensation, employee relations, organizational planning, and training.
• Provide consultative guidance to supervisors and managers on performance management, employee relations, and corrective action, in collaboration with Talent Performance & Relations.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with institutional HR policies, federal and state employment laws, and best practices.
• Partner with HR Central, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Records Administration to support hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental and institutional HR policies and procedures.
• Promote UAB’s values of Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience: Seven (7) years of related human resources experience.
• Substitutions: Work experience may not substitute for the required education.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Clinical Research experience preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Human Resources

Organization

310000000 School of Medicine Dean's Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Remote/Hybrid Eligible