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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8551

Working TitleHR BUSINESS PARTNER (Health Affairs)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationHarlingen, Texas

DepartmentHuman Resources and Talent Development

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Provides human resources advice and professional level support for the Division of Health Affairs in functional areas including, but not limited to, recruitment and employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits advising and training, organizational development and employee engagement.

Description of Duties

+ Acts as liaison between Human Resources and assigned departments and ensures the strategic human resources related needs of the Division of Health Affairs are met.

+ Represents the University and Human Resources to current employees, faculty, job applicants, external agencies and other university units.

+ Facilitates communication between employees and management; provides practical dispute resolution and problem-solving strategies to managers and employees.

+ For departmental human resources functions, regularly assists in the development and implementation of objectives, strategies, and outcome measurements

+ In collaboration with Human Resources Training & Development staff, facilitates and develops training workshops, working sessions and/or presentations in furtherance of fostering a positive learning environment; assesses effectiveness of departmental trainings in terms of employee accomplishments and performance improvement.

+ Collaborates directly with the organizational development team for creation and presentation of OD and leadership programs.

+ Supports the Human Resources Recruitment area by providing departments with recruitment process and procedures information and education with respect to operational best practices.

+ Coordinates with the Benefits area and departmental leaders to manage various types of leave.

+ Supports the employee relations function by reviewing and resolving minor complaints and disputes, advising supervisors as to performance management best practices, and by recommending appropriate interventions to address performance deficiencies and conduct concerns.

+ Ensures compliance in all assigned areas based on federal and state regulations, as well as Institution and UT System’s guidelines by promoting best practices and educating the community.

+ Interprets and communicates various human resources policies, procedures, employment law, and initiatives to management and employees.

+ Takes part, as assigned, on standing and ad hoc committees within and outside the university.

+ Provides coaching to supervisors on various HR related topics such as: performance management, proper mentoring and employee development approaches, employee engagement and discipline.

+ Assist employees and departmental leaders with leave questions such as FMLA , LWOP , W/C and possible A.D.A. interrelations.

+ Coordinates with departmental leadership as well as with Human Resource subject matter experts to address departmental human resources needs.

+ May review and process A.D.A. reasonable accommodation requests with the designated A.D.A. Coordinator.

+ May provide support in Title IX complaints and investigations.

+ Conducts and analyzes Exit Interviews to address faculty and staff compliance concerns and to develop long term strategies for University employee retention.

+ May draft disciplinary letters that accurately communicate, in a manner clearly understandable by a disciplined employee, the factual information that forms the basis for the disciplinary action.

+ May serve as institutional representative during assigned unemployment claims, in responding and coordinating appeal hearing and process.

+ Advises departmental leadership on best practices on executing personnel changes.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Communication or another relevant field, or

+ Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field or Associate Degree, and seven (7) years of applicable experience.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

PHR or other Human Resources related certification preferred.

Required Experience

+ Three (3) years of related professional experience in two or more of the core HR process areas or as an HR Generalist. Closely related experience can be substituted for up to two (2) years of education on a 2-for-1 basis, or

+ One (1) year of the applicable experience with a Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Occasional travel will be required.

Other

Requires a broad knowledge of principles and practices within the human resources field. Skills and aptitude to provide guidance and support to resolve personnel conflicts with a proactive approach. Ability to adapt to changing regulations, requirements, and situations, and situations to maintain morale and good working relationships with stakeholders. Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to conduct effective public presentations. Must possess the ability to organize and delegate work control a variety of programs simultaneously.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date10/06/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48741

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document