Senior HR Partner — Strategic Advisor to Leaders

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester’s Human Resources team is seeking experienced Senior HR Business Partners across the Medical Center and River Campus. You will serve as a trusted advisor to department leadership, balancing strategic HR partnership with hands-on employee relations support, guiding complex personnel matters and aligning employee needs with organizational priorities.

You will partner across HR functions, coach leaders and navigate ambiguity while upholding equitable, inclusive practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in large, complex organizations.
• Strong employee relations expertise handling sensitive personnel matters.
• Proven ability to advise leaders on strategic and operational HR challenges.
• Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or unionized environments may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: advise and influence department leaders on workforce planning, organizational challenges, talent management, and HR initiatives.
• Employee Relations: navigate investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Collaboration: partner across HR functions to address business needs.
• Relationship Building: establish trusted partnerships with leaders and employees, providing guidance and coaching.
• Critical Thinking: navigate ambiguity and balance priorities to support employees and the organization.
• Equity & Inclusion: promote fair, consistent HR practices and foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Employee relations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Rochester’s Human Resources team is seeking experienced Senior HR Business Partners across the Medical Center and River Campus. You will serve as a trusted advisor to department leadership, balancing strategic HR partnership with hands-on employee relations support, guiding complex personnel matters and aligning employee needs with organizational priorities.

You will partner across HR functions, coach leaders and navigate ambiguity while upholding equitable, inclusive practices