Associate HR Business Partner - HR Consulting Services

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. and two (2) years of experience in an HR discipline.

Preferred Qualification:

HRCI Certified Professional or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, or the ability to obtain professional certification within one year.

Job Summary:

The Associate HR Business Partner provides foundational HR support to the HR Business Partner team, assisting with operational HR activities, workforce data analysis, and employee lifecycle processes across the organization. This role supports the HRBP team by maintaining HR systems and employee records, preparing reports, analyzing workforce trends, and providing guidance on basic HR policies and procedures, escalating complex issues to senior HR partners as appropriate. The Associate HR Business Partner collaborates with Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Organizational Development, to support recruitment, retention, engagement, and workforce development initiatives. Through hands-on experience and guided collaboration, this role builds core HR knowledge, consultative skills, and business acumen in support of The University of Texas Medical Branch's mission and workforce goals.

Job Duties:

• Maintain HR systems and employee records.
• Prepare reports and analyze data related to turnover, engagement, and workforce trends.
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Provide guidance on basic HR procedures and escalate complex issues as needed.
• In partnership with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition and Compensation teams, provides consultation to design resolutions to address staff vacancy, recruitment, and retention barriers.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provides HR policy guidance, interpretation, and recommendations related to workforce development.
• Determines the need and collaborates with Organizational Development and HR Business Partners for the design of training and interventions that address issues that include, but are not limited to, strategic talent planning, engagement, retention, client relations and business partnership, leadership development, culture transformation, and/or change management related to workforce development initiatives.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of and/or expertise in multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent project leadership, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong strategic and creative thinking skills.
• Strong presentation, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within UTMB.
• Strong diagnostic skills, analytical and conceptual abilities.
• Demonstrated implementation and execution ability.
• Strong process mapping, situational assessment, and objective evaluation skills.
• Strong business acumen, strategic and systems thinking, and project management 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 organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to contribute professionally as a collaborative team member, in a hybrid in-person and telework service delivery model, as well as local travel to meet with area schools, colleges, and community partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

This position is mostly remote; however, the individual must be readily available to travel to attend meetings and other work-related in-person activities as needed.  Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and also as needed on occasion.