HR Business Partner I Academic

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

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 USF's 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of HR experience. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
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 organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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.