HR Business Partner

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Number
998970


Functional Title
HR Business Partner


Position Type
Administration - Staff


Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning


University Information


Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit


The Department of Human Resources commits to the creation of a collaborative and responsive University by attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the University's mission. The Department is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art employee services including talent management, professional development and organizational capacity, compensation, employee benefits, wellness and work/life balance, rewards and recognition, records management, employee relations, and human resource information systems that promote innovation and creativity.

Position Summary


The Human Resources Business Partners collaborate with client groups and HR teams to develop and deliver effective human capital programs and policies and practices that align with business objectives, drive superior business results and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. The position will focus primarily on the areas of people strategy and organizational effectiveness, change leadership and coaching, management level employee relations support and conflict resolution.

The position performs Human Resource program management functions for its' respective divisional function(s) as well as serving as the expert in employee relations campus-wide. This position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management.

NOTE: This position is designated as hybrid, requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week of in-person work at the assigned Greensboro office location.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Human Resources office with at least three years of experience providing employee relations support to a diverse workforce desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
• Experiencing interpreting policy and providing guidance to both supervisory and non-supervisory personnel desired. Knowledge of employment best practices and compliance (i.e. FLSA, EEOC/Title VII, Title IX, etc.) necessary.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants currently in the pool are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Recruitment Range
$80,000 to $88,853


Org #-Department
Human Resources - 58401


Job Open Date
09/01/2026


For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date
09/07/2026


Open Until Filled
No


FTE
1.000


Type of Appointment
Permanent


If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12


FLSA
Exempt