SF01962

HR Business Partner

107987

1.00

Exempt

Professional Staff

Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Grade Level: 12

Anticipated Hiring Range up to $90,000

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Human Resources

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Kingston

No

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 4, 2025. Applications received after March 4, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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About Human Resources:

The HR team at URI is a dedicated group of professionals committed to driving the university’s mission by prioritizing our most valuable resource: our people. Currently undergoing an exciting transformation, we are focused on fostering growth, agility, and excellence to become strategic partners and trusted resources for the campus community. We strive to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant HR initiatives that attract, engage, develop, recognize, and retain a diverse and talented workforce. Our team works hard, supports one another, and values a collaborative and fun work environment, all while providing exceptional service to the university.
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Please Note: After an initial onboarding period, this role will be eligible for a HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE with one or more days per week OFFSITE.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The HR Business Partner for the University of Rhode Island serves as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to assigned colleges and units across the University. This role partners with academic and administrative leaders to align human resources practices with institutional priorities, support organizational effectiveness, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. The HR Business Partner is responsible for delivering innovative HR solutions, addressing workforce challenges, and serving as a liaison between the central HR office and campus units. You will provide a broad array of human resource consultative services in the areas of organizational and job design, academic appointments, recruitment, retention, compensation, performance management, employee relations, data analytics, diversity and inclusion, and staff development to employees and managers. In everything you do, you will assess alignment between HR interventions and objectives, the URI strategic plan, URI policies, CBAs, and integration of diversity, equity and inclusion considerations.

• • Build strong working relationships with campus leaders to understand their goals, challenges, and workforce needs, in order to be a proactive partner for them.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the University’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management.

 

• Serve as a trusted resource for resolving workplace issues, coaching leaders, and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.
• Provide guidance on general employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions in alignment with the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), University policies and applicable laws.

• Guide leaders and teams through organizational changes, including restructures, layoffs, new initiatives, and process improvements.
• Conduct assessments to identify opportunities for enhancing organizational effectiveness and culture.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and team-building activities to support professional growth and collaboration.

• Act as a liaison between campus units and central HR to ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures, including providing policy interpretation.
• Provide general guidance on compensation, benefits, leave management, and other HR functions.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal employment laws including ADA and FMLA, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree.

 

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible HR experience (including experience in an HR generalist or business partner role).

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse groups at all levels of an organization.

Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to assess stakeholder needs.

• Proven success in human resource management skills (including employee relations, performance management, compensation, operational management, ensuring appropriate resolutions to complex challenges). Knowledge of labor relations and experience navigating complex employee issues in a unionized environment. Committed to and have a proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with tact and discretion, commitment to ethical workplace practices. Ability to establish individual priorities, demonstrate initiative and self-direction to follow through on all areas of responsibility with minimal direct supervision. Experience generating reports, using HR data and analytics to inform decision-making. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Master’s degree in human resources, organizational development, or a related field.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations.

 

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and data analytics tools.

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

02/18/2025

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14786