Strategic HR Partner I — Higher Education

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an HR Business Partner I to serve as the primary HR contact for assigned colleges and units, aligning HR initiatives with leadership and policies. You will collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to support classification, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, rewards, development, performance, and employee relations.

Preferred candidates have higher education HR experience and may hold HR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field with at least 4 years HR experience in two or more HR areas.
• Master's degree in HR or related field with at least 2 years HR experience in two or more HR areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned college/division/unit and align HR initiatives with stakeholder priorities.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Service Center to apply HR principles across classifications, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, rewards, and employee relations.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Writing abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in Human Resources

Job description

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an HR Business Partner I to serve as the primary HR contact for assigned colleges and units, aligning HR initiatives with leadership and policies. You will collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to support classification, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, rewards, development, performance, and employee relations.

Preferred candidates have higher education HR experience and may hold HR certification.