"Senior HR Business Partner"

Senior HR Business Partner

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Tulsa-Tulsa Campus

Category: Human Resources

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252359

Organization: Tulsa Human Resources

Schedule: Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary up to $72,500 based on education and experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

Join the University of Oklahoma as a Senior HR Business Partner!

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations and strategic guidance? The University of Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Senior HR Business Partner to support our Tulsa OU Campus. In this role, you will balance daily HR transactional activities with providing strategic coaching and guidance to faculty and staff. If you are committed to fostering a collaborative culture and have a strong background in employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution, we invite you to apply and become a key member of our HR team.

Why OU

In addition to a job that gives fulfillment and your salary, you will also have access to a generous benefits package that includes:

• 14 holidays each year and 16 - 25 hours of earned PTO per month
• Insurance plans for you and your family
• Retirement options that require no contributions from the employee
• And much more! For a list of OU's benefits, click here.

Typical Functions May Include

• Serves as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and subject matter expert at the University in the areas of employee relations, performance management, positive discipline issues, and workplace disputes.
• Provides confidential support to management and staff, working closely with Legal Counsel and key stakeholders in guiding appropriate courses of action and identifying and mitigating potential risk.
• Performs HR outreach visits to departments for on-site problem-solving.
• Provides internal customer service to HR staff for policy guidance and overlapping situations.

For a full job description, click here.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 36 months of professional HR experience in Employee Relations or related field.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others; ability to use computer daily. Sit for prolonged periods.

Department Preferences:

• 60+ months of progressive HR work experience
• Previous OU experience, particularly in Human Resources
• Previous experience directly related to positive discipline (i.e., performance management), coaching, and mentoring
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Cornerstone

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Oct 27, 2025