HR Business Partner

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Closing Date:

06/01/2025

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

DPC | HRBP UAMS Health

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. The HRBP will work with the Senior HRBP’s and be responsible for leading organizational capability and driving human capital readiness across departments/divisions. Additionally, she/he will maintain compliance with all internal/external regulatory and accreditation requirements, e.g., The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. She/he must also be a facilitator to mitigate employee relations issues at the department and divisional level as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Applied Communication, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field of study.

• Five (5) years of demonstrated accomplishment in human resources or operational disciplines, preferably including compensation practices, workforce planning, forecasting & budgeting, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, operational efficiency, diversity equity & inclusion, performance & engagement management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree and PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification highly preferred.

• Five (5) years of the above experience with at least one (1) year of this experience being in a leadership position

• HRBP experience preferred, particularly in an Academic Medical Center setting.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral, written and listening skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, as well as with the public

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Maturity, integrity and ability to handle confidential information in a strictly private manner

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and to work independently as well as part of a larger team as well as have the ability to influence others

• Must possess high level of financial and business acumen

• Must possess high level of persuasion and influence at all levels

Knowledge:

• The HRBP requires a comprehensive knowledge in the concepts, practices, and procedures of the functional HR areas and driving various HR initiatives.

Problem Solving:

• The HRBP must be able solve problems, sometimes complex, in the areas of employee relations, mediation and coaching, analyzing and translating data.

Independence of Action:

• Direction: Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.

• Guidance provided but decisions are generally independent.

Decision Making:

• Decisions have major implications on the coordination and operations of an area within a department; the position may contribute to important strategy, operations, and other decisions that affect the department.

• Affects functions across the organization.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts meetings as needed with respective business unit leaders to help lead human capital.

• Analyzes trends and metrics (turnover, vacancy rates, and cost per hire) in partnership with the Office of Human Resources’ Centers of excellence to drive organizational capability and human capital readiness.  

• Leads stakeholders through organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.

• Some of the typical HR deliverables will include working with balanced scorecards, strategy maps, change management and execution of HR programs.

• Designs and implements core HR team process documents for daily work.

• Discusses employees’ career development paths with managers.

• In partnership with talent acquisition, ensures retention programs and work force planning initiatives are in place and facilitates the business unit succession planning processes.

• Assesses the organization's capabilities, identifies competency and talent gaps, and ensure development of people resources, support talent assessment and succession planning.  

• Initiates and maintains effective oral and written communication with management staff and employee, including building strong relationships with all business partners and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Assists leadership in establishing a high performance team-based culture with emphasis on ensuring diversity.

• Responsible for ensuring UAMS meets compliance and accreditation standards for internal and external regulatory agencies.

• May be required to lead and/or participate in regulatory/accreditation surveys.

• Manages and resolves some employee relations issues. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Employee Relations and legal department as needed/required.

• Maintains HR procedures that comply with labor regulations.

• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

• Supervises administrative and/or HR staff in the absence of Senior HRBP’s.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS

Constant activity: Talk, Hear, Read, concentrate, think analytically

Frequent activity: Sit

Occasional activity: Stand, Walk, Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead, Use hands to touch

Lift/carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs

Push/pull weight: 11 - 25 lbs

Physical Environment: Inside Office Environment

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: near visual acuity

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes