Dept Number/Name: 0-0321-000 / Academic Human Resources

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 8767 / HR Business Partner I Academic

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Position Number: 00055346

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Central HR consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Classification & Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Continuous Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management. USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Academic HR Business Partner I serves as a liaison between employees/managers of a business unit, division, or profit center and the corporate human resources function. This position will work to create a desired workplace culture and an engaged workforce through USF's policies, programs, and practices. Performs work under leadership of the Executive HR Business Partner and may receive direction from the Senior HRBP and/or the HRBP II

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts routine meetings with respective academic units to determine HR needs and refer to the appropriate HR group as necessary. Provides administrative HR support, ensuring alignment with university policies, goals, and objectives. Partners with HR areas of expertise, as appropriate.

Completes HR actions for assigned college(s), ensures accuracy, and follows up on the status as necessary; prepares offer letters and appointment/compensation documents; updates position descriptions.

Supports the onboarding and orientation process; distributes new hire paperwork; completes employment verifications and reference checks; initiates background checks; conducts orientation activities. Partners with the Foreign Influence Consultant for new hires, as necessary. Supports the visa application process for foreign national hires.

Partners with the Recruiting team and hiring manager for all recruitment efforts; ensures hiring managers and committees receive proper training; provides routine check-ins throughout the hiring process.

Supports the payroll functions and ensures compliance with university policies; troubleshoots payroll issues as they are identified and facilitates corrective measures.

Prepares queries and reports from the HRIS system to support HR initiatives.

Conducts employee check-ins throughout the employee lifecycle to ensure the proper onboarding experience.

Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to senior-level staff.

Others duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of HR experience. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.