UAF/SO HR Business Partner

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition waivers for employees and 가족

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

The University of Alaska is seeking an HR Business Partner to strengthen human resources services by coaching leaders, supporting change management efforts, and improving performance and retention across campuses.

This senior role requires strong relationship-building skills and expertise in HR processes, with the ability to analyze problems and craft strategic solutions in collaboration with university leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field and five years of relevant experience for Level 3.
• Master's degree in related field and seven years of relevant experience; PhD preferred for Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR coaching and support to university leaders to improve work relationships and productivity.
• Lead change management efforts and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyze problems and develop strategies, coordinating training and information sessions.
• Serve as consultant in HR, evaluate requests, and commit department to major obligations.
• Write reports and respond to information requests; ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Relationship-building

HR process improvement

Employee engagement

Change management

Performance management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Our University of Alaska Business Partners (BP's) are based at each university and the System Office to collaborate with university leadership. This role strengthens human resources service to UA by being proactive in coaching and supporting leaders and colleagues with issues related to work challenges, change management efforts, and managing performance effectiveness to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. The ideal candidate can mix campus experience with a seat at the UA HR leadership table to allow for conversing at multiple levels.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate must have excellent relationship-building skills, and be able to demonstrate experience and effectiveness in HR process, process improvement and employee engagement including labor and employee relations matters. Must possess the ability to analyze problems and develop strategies.

This is a range recruitment for an HR Business Partner position within Human Resources. The successful candidate may be hired at Level 3 or Level 4, depending on qualifications and experience. Placement within the range will be determined based on demonstrated competencies, education, and relevant experience.
At Level 3 (Grade 81), work is performed under long-range administrative direction and is large in complexity or scope. Act as consultant in subject area. Evaluate requests and make decisions in subject area and commit department to major obligations; make recommendations to general counsel and executive management; create and implement complex strategies and plans. Evaluate and identify potential opportunities and partners, and negotiate, monitor and administer complex agreements. Ensure university community is aware of obligations as they relate to area of expertise and coordinate training and information sessions where appropriate. Lead employees or consultants as necessary. Collect, analyze, interpret and solve complex problems and data. Create reports, presentations, and responses to requests for information. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; advise management of potential problems and findings when violations exist; institute procedures to correct violations; and serve as a liaison between internal and external entities, and the University. May write grants to secure funding. This level is distinguished from lower levels by having advanced knowledge in subject area, authority to identify opportunities and commit the department to major expenditures.
At Level 4 (Grade 82), work is performed under long-range administrative direction and is large in complexity AND scope. Serve as subject matter expert. Positions at this level have the authority to create and implement the most complex strategies, plans and commitments that may impact the MAU. Make recommendations to executive management and ensure university community is aware of obligations. Ensure program integrity and compliance that is the most complex. Research technologies to develop and implement appropriate solutions to problems. Identify financial needs and write grants to secure funding. Evaluate and identify potential opportunities and partners, and negotiate, monitor and administer complex agreements. Ensure integrity of program and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; advise management of potential problems and findings when violations exist; institute procedures to correct violations. Create reports, presentations, training sessions and respond to requests for information. Supervise staff. Serve as a liaison between internal and external entities, and the University. This level is distinguished from other levels by having expert knowledge, ability and authority to develop and commit the MAU to programs, write grants, and supervision of staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Level 3 (Grade 81): Master's degree in related field and five years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• For Level 4 (Grade 82): Master's degree in related field and seven years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. PhD preferred.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule. This position is a range recruitment at Grade 81 or Grade 82. The Business Partner position is assigned to the University of Alaska salary grid and has a hiring range that begins at Step 1. However, the position offers significant flexibility in salary placement based on the successful candidate's education, experience, skills, and overall qualifications. Final salary will be determined through the hiring process and negotiated with the selected applicant, consistent with University compensation practices and available funding.

Application review will begin on October 26, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [e-mail].