Senior HR Business Partner

Updated : May 13, 2024

Location : Irvine-Campus

Job Type :

Department : Medical Center Human Resources

Job Opening ID : 65887

Reports To : UCI Health Client Services Director

Working Title : Senior HR Business Partner

Department : Medical Center Human Resources

Bargaining Unit : 99

FLSA : Exempt

Payroll Job Code : 000628

Job Location : UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time : 100%

Work Schedule : 8-5, M-F

Employee Class : Career

Position Summary :

The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units : Health, Health Sciences, and main campus. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise.

UCI Health Human Resources is committed to driving culture to deliver excellence in patient care through people, partnerships and performance. www.hr.uci.edu

The Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) in UCI Health provides strategic advisement and consultation to assigned clients, leveraging and integrating knowledge of modern professional HR practice, the regulatory environment, and labor and employment law.

The Sr. HRBP is the first point of contact for the client, working to identify and establish HR solutions with clients while appropriately utilizing the resources of subject matter experts within the department.

Recognized functional expert who regularly leads human resources projects of critical importance to the organization. The Sr.

HRBP utilizes comprehensive and in-depth human resources expertise to provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic direction to the organization and its leaders.

Works on human resources matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization.

Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and functions as a lead with other human resources professionals. Is considered a subject matter expert in the organization.

Total Compensation :

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

$111,200.00 - $215,000.00 (Annual Salary)

Department Website : Required :

Required :

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work affects other areas in
• Human Resources and the organization. Expert knowledge of employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources as well as organization initiatives relating to and / or affecting human resources.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to present complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to handle the most difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Highly developed analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, trust and influence with senior leaders. Computer literacy, including experience with HRIS enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated experience in group presentation and facilitation.

Preferred :

• Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP), SHRM-CP or SHRM-SC, PHR or SPHR Certification (preferred). .
• Possesses expert analytical skills to provide strategic direction for HR practices and procedures, conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working with labor unions.
• Experience working in a complex healthcare or service organization
• Experience in at least one HR specialty function such as Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Learning, Recruitment, etc.

Special Conditions Required :

• This position may be required to report at different work sites between the campus in Irvine and medical centers.
• The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to / from work locations.

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -

Closing Statement :

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or email protected

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