Type: Full-Time
Posted: 2026-09-11
Category: Human Resources
HR Business Partner
Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-time/40 Hours per Week
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Hiring Department
HR Business Partner
Location
UT Tyler Health Science Center. May travel to other UT Tyler locations as needed.
NOTE: This position is not open for remote work.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to academic, healthcare, clinical, research, and administrative leaders, aligning human resources strategies with institutional goals. This position provides consultation and support in employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent development, and compliance.
The HR Business Partner partners with leaders to address complex workforce issues, resolve employee concerns, support organizational change, and foster a positive and productive workplace culture. The role uses workforce data, trends, and best practices to develop solutions that enhance employee engagement, organizational performance, and operational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and university policies.
A visible and trusted partner, the HR Business Partner collaborates across the university, health system, clinics, and research enterprise to provide proactive guidance, build leadership capability, and support the achievement of strategic business objectives.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned academic, healthcare, clinical, research, and/or administrative units, providing strategic consultation and guidance to leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, employee engagement, talent management, and compliance.
- Advise and coach leaders on performance management, employee conduct, workplace conflict, policy interpretation, corrective action, organizational change, and other complex employment matters while balancing business needs, legal requirements, and institutional objectives.
- Manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including investigations, workplace concerns, performance issues, disciplinary actions, accommodation-related matters, and reports involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or professional conduct concerns.
- Partner with leaders to foster a positive workplace culture by analyzing employee engagement, turnover, exit interviews, workforce trends, and organizational challenges, and recommending strategies to improve retention, engagement, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
- Support compliance with federal and state employment laws, university policies, accreditation requirements, and healthcare and research-related regulations, ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices across assigned client groups.
- Develop, facilitate, and support training and development initiatives related to leadership development, employee relations, compliance, performance management, onboarding, workplace conduct, and organizational effectiveness. Measure and report on program effectiveness and workforce outcomes.
- Collaborate with HR teams, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, and Leave Administration, to deliver integrated HR solutions that support organizational goals and operational needs.
- Analyze workforce data and key HR metrics; prepare reports, recommendations, and action plans for leadership to support informed decision-making, operational effectiveness, and strategic workforce initiatives.
- Lead or participate in HR projects, process improvement initiatives, policy development, organizational change efforts, and other strategic initiatives that support the University's academic, healthcare, and research missions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field required.
- Three (3) years of related experience. One year must be at the level of a HR Generalist or higher.
- Experience with HRIS systems, case management tools, workforce analytics, employee engagement survey action planning, and training development.
- Experience managing employee relations issues.
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Experience serving as an HR Business Partner or senior HR consultant in a university, health system, academic medical center, hospital, clinic, or research environment.
- Experience supporting faculty, staff, clinical employees, and/or research personnel.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational development, talent management, employee engagement, and employment law.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing strategic consultation, coaching, and practical solutions to complex workforce and organizational challenges involving faculty, staff, clinical, research, and administrative employees.
- Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title IX, and related compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply policies consistently and appropriately.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, consulting, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess risk, analyze workforce trends and metrics, identify root causes, and develop data-driven recommendations.
- Ability to navigate sensitive and complex employment matters with professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail, customer service, and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in HR technology systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to leverage data and technology to support business and workforce objectives.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University's Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.