Human Resources Business Partner

Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Employee Classification: HR Business Partner

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Human Resources

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Human Resources

Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

• Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the
• University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at
• Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort
• Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust
• Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing
• more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our
• system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

• We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence,
• curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic
• opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture
• where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better
• Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for
• all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards
• and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be
• Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating,
• and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and
• exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

• Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu
• [http://www.UNTSystem.edu].

Department Summary

• The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of
• teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our
• UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming
• an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on
• excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon,
• and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our
• journey.

Position Overview

• This role serves as a strategic HR partner, fostering strong relationships
• across departments to support employee engagement, retention, and organizational
• effectiveness. It leverages HR data to inform decision-making, ensures policy
• compliance, and guides departments through change management and process
• improvements. The position also supports professional development, compensation
• and classification strategies, and contributes to HR program enhancements.
• Through cross-functional collaboration and independent project management, it
• ensures seamless HR service delivery aligned with university goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business
• Administration or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible
• experience in HR or related field; or any equivalent combination of education,
• experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management; of

• human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification,
• employee relations, benefits, workers compensation, or organizational
• development; and of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing
• personnel activities.

• Skill in oral and written communication, in conducting interviews, in using

• computers and human resources related software applications, in handling
• multiple tasks and prioritizing, and in problem solving.

• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public; to

• maintain confidential and sensitive information; to develop and analyze human
• resource processes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• with applicants, employees, and the general public; to communicate
• effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or guide the work of others.

• Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store,

manipulate and retrieve data.

• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequently changing

priorities.

• Focused on providing a high level of customer service and follow through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR,
• SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) and experience supporting employees and leaders within a
• higher education environment.

Job Duties

• Performs workplace investigations following best practices and prepares well

written investigative reports making final determinations in investigations.

• Partners with university departments, divisions, managers, and employees to

• provide guidance on a wide variety of human resources issues in the areas of
• employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits and leave,
• employee engagement, compliance, policy interpretation, and institutional
• effectiveness measures.

• Utilizes knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical

• support, professional counsel, advice, and service to university constituents
• to help facilitate the success of the university's mission.

• Interprets and coaches on effective problem resolution using constructive

• strategies such as coaching, mediation, progressive discipline, or grievance
• processes that support relationships.

• Maintains an effective level of business acumen, institutional knowledge and

• literacy regarding business units, including core business, culture, and
• short and long-range plans.

• Researches and analyzes innovative human resources practices, staying abreast

of trends in the field and the higher education industry.

• Acts as a liaison and collaborates with other human resources functions.
• Serves on special projects teams by researching, compiling, and analyzing

human resources information.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

• Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their
• application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application
• has been submitted.

Benefits

• For information regarding our Benefits, click here
• [https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/index.php].

EEO Statement

• The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity
• and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment
• (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking),
• and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
• age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application,
• employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin,
• religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment
• in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System
• Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment,
• and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System
• Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who
• oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or
• report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or
• proceeding.