"Human Resources Business Partner"

Job Details

Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Department Org: Hospital Support Human Resources - 108920

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

Posted Salary: Starting at $66,417.00

Job Description:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will support the University of Toledo, University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) by delivering value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization and providing strategic and operational guidance to ensure effective planning and implementation of people initiatives. This role serves as an advisor to leadership, focusing on employee relations, talent development, and workforce planning while ensuring compliance with university and clinical policies.

This position collaborates with HR leadership and functional teams to support business leaders in driving HR-related initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and promoting a positive workplace culture. The HRBP will work to support and advise on talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and labor relations. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP interacts with assigned units to maintain a level of business acumen about the units' goals, culture, and functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources, including generalist or business partner roles.
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues with tact, diplomacy, and discretion. Experience in fast-growth and fast-paced environments, and with a distributed workforce model.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Performance Management Tools.
• Knowledge of and the ability to communicate HR policies and practices.
• Experience with excel and other data management and analysis tools in researching and analyzing various types of data.

Skills/Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to partner and influence without having official organizational people management responsibility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences and build quick rapport.
• Effective organization and planning skills as well as solid analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, performance management, and federal and state-respective employment laws.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is inquisitive, seeks out information, self-engages, and achieves results based on established goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems (HRIS).
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or advanced degree
• Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Demonstratable knowledge of project management or a project management certificate
• Demonstratable knowledge of change management or Change Management certification
• Experience in a university setting and/or health care experience

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time