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HR Business Partner

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Number:

998970, 999176

Functional Title:

HR Business Partner

Position Type:

Administration - Staff

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Department of Human Resources commits to the creation of a collaborative and responsive University by attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the University’s mission. The Department is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art employee services including talent management, professional development and organizational capacity, compensation, employee benefits, wellness and work/life balance, rewards and recognition, records management, employee relations, and human resource information systems that promote innovation and creativity.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partners collaborate with client groups and HR teams to develop and deliver effective human capital programs and policies and practices that align with business objectives, drive superior business results and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. The position will focus primarily on the areas of people strategy and organizational effectiveness, change leadership and coaching, management level employee relations support and conflict resolution.

The position performs Human Resource program management functions for its’ respective divisional function(s) as well as serving as the expert in employee relations campus-wide. This position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management.

NOTE: This position is designated as hybrid, requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week of in-person work at the assigned Greensboro office location.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a Human Resources office with at least three years of experience providing employee relations support to a diverse workforce desired.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
  • Experiencing interpreting policy and providing guidance to both supervisory and non-supervisory personnel desired. Knowledge of employment best practices and compliance (i.e. FLSA, EEOC/Title VII, Title IX, etc.) necessary.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants currently in the pool are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Recruitment Range:

$80,000 to $88,853

Org #-Department:

Human Resources - 58401

Job Open Date:

10/14/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

40

Key Responsibility:

HR Business Partner

Essential Tasks:

  • Design, develop, and guide efforts to improve business performance to support the achievement of organizational objectives through integrated HR strategic plans across assigned areas.
  • Work with client(s) and meet monthly to adjust strategies to meet changing business and talent needs.
  • Develop and lead the implementation of HR programs, policies and processes with client group(s)including workforce planning, talent acquisition and management, onboarding, goal setting, performance management, total rewards, colleague engagement, leadership assessments and succession planning.
  • Communicate organizational culture, policies and procedures, tools and resources to colleagues and internal clients.
  • Partner with management to develop and drive strategic workforce plans, with clear, actionable steps, that optimize the organization’s talent, structure, process and culture.
  • Collaborate with business leaders, ensure focus on results and outcomes of the business, understand the organization’s strategy and goals, and translate those goals into actionable HR objectives in support of the business strategy.
  • Provide information, analysis and consulting with department leaders to make data-driven human capital decisions about their organizations; leverage HR and business metrics to analyze and identify staff issues, talent needs, and trends.
  • Work closely with HR functional areas to drive the development of strategies and programs that address the specific needs of business units. Monitor client group environment and the employee experience and report out on trends.
  • Establish Service Level Agreements with business units.
  • Conduct Service Quality Audits to ensure service levels are met.

Percentage Of Time:

35

Key Responsibility:

Employee Relations Consultant

Essential Tasks:

  • Investigate, identify departmental issues and resolve complicated and sensitive problems.
  • Provide institutional support in Employee Relations and the disciplinary dismissal process.
  • Develop policy and procedures in regards to disciplinary/dismissal and grievances, in response to changes occurring within the legislature, OSHR, UNC GA and/or the University.
  • Advise employees and supervisors of their rights and responsibilities under the grievance procedures, coordinating grievance hearings and advising Employee Relations Grievance Committee.
  • Provide advice, counseling and guidance to all levels of management and staff on company policies and procedures.
  • Review employee disciplinary actions, specialized leave and terminations in collaboration with University Counsel.
  • Ensure that grievance procedures are implemented in accordance with state regulations in a timely manner.
  • Continually review university employee relations ordinances, personnel policies and procedures.
  • Consult with the Director regarding employee relations issues including investigating, coaching, advising and reporting when necessary.

Percentage Of Time:

20

Key Responsibility:

Training and Coaching

Essential Tasks:

  • Provide training, coaching and collaboration with business leaders in employee development, teambuilding, performance management and talent planning; assist leaders with development plans for teams and employees.

Percentage Of Time:

5

Key Responsibility:

Other duties assigned

Essential Tasks:

Other duties assigned.

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Sitting

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/. 

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
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Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States

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