HR Business Partner - 141226

Human Resources advances a culture of inclusion and innovation by attracting top talent, building a high-performing workforce, developing skilled leaders, and fostering a vibrant and engaging climate for the people of UC San Diego. We provide campus employees with the full range of personnel services and participate in systemwide policy and decision-making. Human Resources includes CHRO Administration, Business and Fiscal Operations, and five functional domains: Talent Solutions; People Programs and Rewards; HR Strategy and Policy; People Support; and Organization Effectiveness.

The People Support Domain provides comprehensive human resources services, ensuring employee and organizational needs are met with efficiency and care. It manages systems and processes to address employee inquiries, resolve HR issues, and maintain compliance with policies. The domain offers strategic HR consultation, supports payroll and timekeeping operations, facilitates student employment programs, and enhances work experiences through advising and professional development opportunities. By prioritizing collaboration and resourcefulness, the domain fosters a supportive environment that drives both employee satisfaction and organizational success.

The Integrated HR Services team provides specific organizational areas with full-service human resources consultation, guidance and support. Our team of HR Generalists and HR assistants provide everything from strategic partnership related to a department/unit's mission and goals to answering routine employee questions related to their UC and/or UC San Diego employment. We help guide employees through policies and programs and service as a conduit to connect staff to resources.

As a member of the Integrated HR Services team, this position partners with leadership in the departments they support, in achieving organizational objectives and provides consultation and advice to leadership on strategy movements with talent or people impacts. They help align the unit's mission and goals to human resources strategy. The HRBP uses professional HR concepts as a seasoned, experienced professional to apply organization policies and procedures to resolve the full range of HR-related issues. They work on problems that are diverse and complex in scope, where analysis of situations require a review of a variety of factors. They normally receive little instruction on day-to-day assignments with some guidance provided on new projects.

Additionally, they will be required to back up other HRBP's on the team and may serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other human resources professionals.

• Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

• Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas.

• Demonstrated experience working with human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources.

• Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and / or other related business software programs and systems.

• Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.

• Demonstrated analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated competency with and commitment to fostering fairness, respect, and inclusion in alignment with the Principles of Community.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.