Updated: Jul 15, 2021
Location: UC Irvine Campus
Job Type:
Department: Health Science Human Resources

Job Opening ID: 21056Reports To: UCI Health Client Services DirectorWorking Title: Senior HR Business PartnerDepartment: Health Science Human ResourcesBargaining Unit: 99FLSA: ExemptPayroll Job Code: 000628Job Location: UCI Campus- IrvinePercent of Time: 100%Work Schedule: 8-5, M-FEmployee Class: Career Position Summary: The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Health, Health Sciences, and main campus. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise. Health Sciences Human Resources is committed to the mission of UCI Health Affairs of Discover. Teach. Heal. Health Sciences Human Resources’ endeavors embrace this mission by employing the best and brightest talent to support our research, foster education and provide excellent patient care. https://www.som.uci.edu/hr/index.asp The Senior HR Business Partner (SrHRBP) in UCI Health Sciences provides strategic advisement and consultation to assigned clients, leveraging, and integrating knowledge of modern professional HR practice, the regulatory environment, and labor and employment law. The SrHRBP is the first point of contact for the client, working to identify and broker HR solutions with clients while appropriately utilizing the resources of subject matter experts within the department. Recognized functional expert who regularly leads human resources projects of criticality to the organization. The SrHRBP utilizes comprehensive and in-depth human resources expertise to provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic direction to the organization and its leaders. Works on human resources matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and functions as a lead with other human resources professionals. Is considered a subject matter expert in the organization. Compensation Range: Commensurate with experience Department Website: https://hr.uci.edu/ Required: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in a related area to Human Resources and/or equivalent experience/training.Demonstrated ability to handle the most difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively Computer literacy, to include experience with HRIS enterprise systems.Expert knowledge of employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources as well as organization initiatives relating to and/or affecting human resources.Highly developed analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills.Demonstrated experience in group presentation and facilitation.Possesses expert analytical skills to provide strategic direction for HR practices and procedures, conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to present complex information.Demonstrated expert knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work affects other areas in Human Resources and the organization.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across Health Affairs.Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, trust, and influence with senior leaders. Preferred: Strategic HR Business Partner Certification PHR or SPHR certification preferred SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP CertificationPrevious experience working with labor unions.Experience working in a complex organization, preferably an academic health organization.Experience in at least one HR specialty function such as Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Learning, Recruitment, etc. This position may be required to report at different work sites between the campus in Irvine and medical center in Orange. The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations. Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.