Regional HR Business Partner

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to support assigned locations and align HR initiatives with regional teams.

You will consult with management to resolve employee issues and drive performance management, training, and employment practices. Responsibilities include partnering with cross-functional teams, guiding leaders on compensation policies, and coordinating ADA processes.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required with seven years HR generalist/partner experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business or HR highly preferred with five years HR experience.
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster relationships; support HR programs and solutions.
• Guide leaders on compensation policy and HR processes; ensure consistency.
• Coordinate full cycle performance management and employee development.
• Partner to safety initiatives and ADA processes; ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Campus Presidents and Home Office for alignment.

Skills

Employee support mindset

Problem solving

Emotional awareness

Decision making

Clear communication

Conflict resolution

Training facilitation

Accountability

MS Office / HRIS (UKG)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related field

PHR / SHRM–CP certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG HRIS

Adobe DC

SharePoint

Job description

Regional HR Business Partner

Job Locations

US-AZ-Phoenix

ID 2026-11028

Type REG - Regular Employee

Overview

Provide Human Resources (HR) support to assigned locations. Consult with management and employees to identify, evaluate, and resolve employee issues and work performance problems. Support and ensure consistent execution of HR initiatives in the areas of performance management, training, compliance, and employment practices by aligning with the Regional HR teams.

Pay Range: $85-95,000 per year

What We Offer

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster productive relationships with stakeholders; Support and execute human capital programs, services, and solutions
  • Proactively identify issues, guide leaders and drive solutions
  • Consult with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and resolve employee issues, hotline call reports and work performance concerns within established practices
  • Ensure consistency across the function, facilitating meaningful two-way communication between Campus Presidents, offsite Leadership and Home Office
• Engage and partner with cross functional teams to independently drive projects with minimal supervision from concept to completion
  • Utilize technology resources to develop and deliver project content and resources
• Provide strategic HR guidance and serve as primary HR contact for assigned business units, acting as backup for other business units
  • Guide leaders in the administration and interpretation of compensation policy, assuring consistent administration throughout
  • Propose, evaluate, and deliver HR processes that align with (and support) stakeholder objectives; evaluate campus HR practices and trends to ensure best-in-class HR solutions are implemented throughout
  • Manage and coordinate ADA interactive process
  • Coordinate and partner with other HR specialty departments to meet stakeholder needs
• Coordinate and oversee full cycle performance management processes (e.g. goal setting, employee feedback and coaching, performance evaluations, corrective action, etc.)
  • Guide leaders on all performance management activity ensuring they comply with regulations, laws, policies, and procedures
  • Identify and propose development opportunities, partnering to facilitate and/or develop training with appropriate resources
  • Monitor and drive compliance with employment laws, company policy, and procedures
  • Leverage HRIS and other technology platforms to track, record, and monitor trends
  • Produce and analyze ad hoc reports to identify trends and then propose solutions to correct and realign with organizational goals
• Foster and maintain a safe working environment by executing safety plans, procedures, and policies
  • Partner with local resources to manage worker’s compensation claims, identifying and implementing return-to-work plans
  • Participate in case coordination with insurance and claim teams
  • Assist with site-specific safety initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• HS Diploma or GED (required) and seven (7) years progressive HR experience as a generalist, specialist, analyst, or business partner (required) – or –
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field (highly preferred) and five (5) years progressive HR experience as a generalist, specialist, analyst, or business partner (preferred)
• Specific experience in education, or other highly regulated field, and multi-site, multi-state environments (highly preferred)
• PHR / SHRM–CP certification (preferred)

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Federal and state employment laws (especially ADAAA, FMLA, and state specific leave/disability regulations), employee relations best practices, and corporate policies and procedures
  • Investigatory protocols, procedures, and best practices (e.g. Harassment, discrimination, etc.)
  • Principles and procedures for employee relations, engagement, organizational change management, project management, and HR information systems
  • Auditing processes and procedures
  • Record keeping, versioning, document retention and other administrative processes and procedures
  • Worker’s compensation practices and processes

Skills

• Actively look for ways to assist with employee’s needs
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Be aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written format
• Exceptional listening and conflict resolution skills
• Intermediate level presentation and training facilitation skills
• Drive, and be accountable for, results in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate level proficiency with productivity software (MS Office), HRIS (UKG), and other enterprise-level software (Adobe DC, SharePoint, etc.)

Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site UTI locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on-site a UTI location
• Remote worksites are available; Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation

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