Strategic HR Business Partner - Employee Relations

Danielle Touma; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas is seeking an HR Business Partner in the Office of Human Resources on the UT Austin campus. The role focuses on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action, supporting managers and HR colleagues across colleges, schools, and units.

As part of a centralized HR team, you will advise on compensation, classification, and recruitment, partner with leadership on workforce planning, and provide training to strengthen manager capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant HR experience.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations, documentation, and corrective action.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to evaluate information, interpret policies, and recommend next steps.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and HR colleagues on employee relations concerns, performance management, and corrective action.
• Build trusted relationships with HR colleagues and leaders across units; provide practical guidance.
• Advise on compensation, classification, and recruitment strategies in line with guidelines and market practices.
• Provide coaching and resources to strengthen manager capability in HR practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication skills

Judgment & problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Texas is seeking an HR Business Partner in the Office of Human Resources on the UT Austin campus. The role focuses on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action, supporting managers and HR colleagues across colleges, schools, and units.

As part of a centralized HR team, you will advise on compensation, classification, and recruitment, partner with leadership on workforce planning, and provide training to strengthen manager capabilities.