HR Business Partner

University of Idaho

HR Business Partner

Location: Moscow, Coeur d’Alene

Division/College: Finance & Administration

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $27.88 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Human resources, provide human resource generalist services by partnering with internal customers within the University of Idaho. This position works closely with areas and departments to provide advice and support on Human Resource issues, such as recruitment and hiring, compensation and classification, employee relations, and other HR functional areas. This position interprets and applies University procedures, policies and business processes; plans and carries out work independently and timely, and is responsible for coordinating within designated area of subject matter expertise. This position will partner with Employment Services, Benefits, Payroll, and the Office of Employee Development and Workforce Diversity to create cross functional teams in order to create solutions for areas and departments. Provide guidance in all of the following: recruitment, classification, compensation, corrective and disciplinary action, training and development, interpretation and application of laws, rules, polices and procedures, appeals, grievances, performance management, training, performance reviews, career counseling, organizational reviews, equal employment and affirmative action, reasonable accommodations, employee recognition, and/or other functions relating to human resource management.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of a position may change from time to time based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Three years human resources experience.

• Experience in three (3) or more of the following areas: recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, training and development, equal employment and affirmative action, reasonable accommodation, Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Experience applying knowledge of personnel administration, equal employment opportunity concepts and legal requirements.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; compiling data and information for reports; composing written communication; explaining and proposing policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association

• Human Resource experience in a higher education setting

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and organizational skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications

• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated experience interpreting or applying labor laws

• Demonstrated effectiveness in interactions with large groups and skilled at working with individuals of all levels of understanding

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and desire to promote diversity

• Demonstrated experience working collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies

• Understanding of job analysis methods, and/or job classification concepts

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003439P

Posting Date: 06/17/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Position is open until filled with a first consideration date of July 4, 2022. Please provide a thorough letter of qualification that addresses each requirement.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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