HR Business Partner I

Central HR consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition Benefits Classification & Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Continuous Process Improvement HRIS HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management. USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

The Academic HR Business Partner I serves as a liaison between employees/managers of a business unit division or profit center and the corporate human resources function. This position will work to create a desired workplace culture and an engaged workforce through USFs policies programs and practices. Performs work under leadership of the Executive HR Business Partner and may receive direction from the Senior HRBP and/or the HRBP II.

Conducts routine meetings with respective academic units to determine HR needs and refer to the appropriate HR group as necessary.
Provides administrative HR support ensuring alignment with university policies goals and objectives. Partners with HR areas of expertise as appropriate.
Completes HR actions for assigned college(s) ensures accuracy and follows up on the status as necessary; prepares offer letters and appointment/compensation documents; updates position descriptions.
Partners with the Foreign Influence Consultant for new hires as necessary.
Supports the visa application process for foreign national hires.
Supports the onboarding and orientation process; distributes new hire paperwork; completes employment verifications and reference checks; initiates background checks; conducts orientation activities.
Conducts employee check-ins throughout the employee lifecycle to ensure the proper onboarding experience.
Partners with the Recruiting team and hiring manager for all recruitment efforts; ensures hiring managers and committees receive proper training; provides routine check-ins throughout the hiring process.
Prepares queries and reports from the HRIS system to support HR initiatives.

Bachelors degree in a related field and 2 years of HR experience. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a bachelors degree.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to comprehend interpret and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws guidelines regulations ordinances and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organizations hierarchy jobs qualifications compensation practices and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.