Jr HR Business Partner Executive

Job Description

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 Executive Junior HR Business Partner plays a key role within the HR embedded shared services model, providing essential day-to-day support to managers and employees on various human resources-related matters. This position is a critical link between the HR Business Partner team and operational units, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to managers and employees on a range of human resources-related matters, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, goals, and objectives.
• Act as the intermediary between the customer and the payroll team to address concerns and resolve issues related to payroll processes.
• Initiate Background Checks and review various levels of background checks. Assure compliance, completion and review findings prior to the appointment start date to determine eligibility to proceed with hire. Ensure employment verification and references are conducted and when applicable diploma or degree has been verified.
• Support the creation of offer letters, submit necessary paperwork, and initiate actions in the HRIS system for approval and processing. Participate in employee orientations and onboarding activities to facilitate a smooth transition for new hires.
• Collaborate with the college/department to create new position descriptions, reclassification or update existing ones. Submit classification requests to CHR Compensation and Classification for final review and approval.
• Partners with key stakeholders regarding subject matter related to performance evaluations. Send reminders to the college/department units about deadlines for the completion of Performance Evaluations.
• Lead, create, and/or support various project initiatives and deliverables within the HR function. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned contributing to the overall effectiveness of the HR team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of related HR experience -OR- HR Internship experience

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:


The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.