Hybrid HR Business Partner - Employee Relations & Strategy

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s Office of Human Resources is seeking an HR Business Partner to advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action. The role emphasizes strategic consultation, policy guidance, and collaboration across units.

You will work to align compensation, classification, and recruitment practices with institutional guidelines while coaching managers on HR best practices. This is a hybrid role with on-site and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, as well as HR best practices.
• Progressive professional HR experience advising managers on employee relations, performance concerns, documentation, and corrective action.
• Ability to evaluate complex or incomplete information, interpret policies, exercise sound judgment, and recommend practical next steps.
• Resourcefulness and curiosity demonstrated through thoughtful questions, independent research, and effective use of colleagues and other resources.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to explain sensitive issues clearly and guide difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and HR colleagues on employee relations concerns, performance management, and corrective action. Help clients clarify expectations, prepare for difficult conversations, document concerns, and identify appropriate next steps.
• Build trusted working relationships with HR colleagues and leaders across an assigned portfolio of university units. Provide responsive, practical guidance that supports consistent application of university policies.
• Advise on compensation, classification, and recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional guidelines, market practices, and internal equity. Support effective hiring processes.
• Provide coaching and resources to strengthen manager capability in applying HR practices and support training initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Texas at Austin’s Office of Human Resources is seeking an HR Business Partner to advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action. The role emphasizes strategic consultation, policy guidance, and collaboration across units.

You will work to align compensation, classification, and recruitment practices with institutional guidelines while coaching managers on HR best practices. This is a hybrid role with on-site and remote work options.