Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Position Overview

The Athletics Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the dedicated HR partner for the Athletics Department, providing expert guidance and operational support across the full employee lifecycle. This role functions as both a trusted advisor and a consultative problem-solver — partnering with administrators, coaches, and staff to align HR strategies with departmental objectives while ensuring consistent, equitable, and compliant HR practices.

The HRBP brings a balance of transactional accuracy and strategic thinking to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll auditing, complex HR consultation, and employee engagement. A passion for college athletics and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and belonging are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations (20%)
Advises on the full-time employee lifecycle — including hiring, onboarding, compensation, leaves, performance management, and exit process. Reviews offer letters, employment agreements, and all TDX transactions. Monitors compliance with required institutional trainings (i.e. PIPSM, Clery Act, Protection for All, Safety of Minors) and I-9 processing. Responsible for assisting with the employee reclassification process, managing the Performance Appraisal Tool (PAT) process and the probationary reviews. Also supports HR Coordinator as needed with student workers, temporary employees, casual employees, and volunteer lifecycle. 

Athletics Recruiting Support (15%)
Partners with hiring managers as search chair for open positions, advising on inclusive sourcing strategies, behavioral interviewing, collecting interview documentation, and providing guidance on Athletics search process. Reviews and approves job postings and offer letters. Evaluates recruitment metrics to continuously refine hiring strategies. Maintains Search Process document in accordance with University, NCAA and state laws/policies.

Complex HR Consultation (15%)
Provides expert guidance to supervisors and managers on policy interpretation, Civil Service Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, employment law, and workforce planning. Collaborates with the Deputy Athletic Director/Chief of Staff on strategic solutions to emerging people challenges. Partners with the Office of Equity & Diversity, Office of General Counsel, and Office of Human Resources as needed for employee matters.

Employee Relations (10%)
Serves as the primary point of contact for workplace concerns, conducting thorough, impartial investigations. Collaborates with managers on performance improvement plans and conflict resolution. Monitors employee relations trends to identify systemic issues and develop proactive supervisor resources.

Employee Engagement, Action Planning & Inclusion (10%)
Analyzes employee engagement survey results and advises leadership on targeted action plans. Administers pulse surveys, stay interviews, and focus groups to gather ongoing feedback. Leads or supports initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Partners with managers to develop recognition and professional development programs.

Onboarding & Offboarding (10%)
Develops and maintains onboarding materials and facilitates onboarding for full-time employees to create a consistent, high-quality, and immersive new hire experience. Manages offboarding, including exit interviews. Analyzes onboarding and exit data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Payroll Support (10%)
Assists with payroll auditing, pre-confirmation and confirmation report review biweekly. Reviews and occasionally submits TDX tickets to ensure compensation changes are processed in a timely manner. Processes pay updates, off-cycle requests and overpayments.

Other Duties (10%)
Manages targeted HR projects, maintains the Athletics HR intranet, aggregates compensation data for annual salary surveys, and actively pursues professional development opportunities.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Location: Hybrid - Minimum of three days per week on-site

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of two years of professional HR experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling six years.

• Demonstrated experience in HR operations and customer service.

• Experience with payroll auditing or similar financial processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusion and equity in HR practices.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a strong orientation toward collaboration and relationship-building.

• Passion for college athletics.

• High level of attention to detail. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and institutional policies, with the demonstrated ability to interpret and apply them in complex situations.

• Proven ability to consult on and resolve complex employee relations matters, advising leadership with confidence and equity.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.