HR Business Partner

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005397P


Position Title
HR Business Partner


Division/College
Human Resources


Department
Employment and Benefit Services


Location
Moscow


Posting Context Statement

Position Overview


Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and the Director of Human Resources, this position provides human resource services by partnering with internal and external customers of 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, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other HR functional areas.

Duties may include:

• Interpret and apply University procedures, policies and business processes
• Plans and carries out work independently and timely
• Responsible for coordinating within designated area of subject matter expertise
• Partner with Employment Services, Benefits, Payroll and others as appropriate 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, policies and procedures, appeals, grievances, performance management, training, performance reviews, career counseling, organizational reviews, reasonable accommodations, employee recognition, and/or other functions relating to human resource management
• Other duties as assigned

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-encompassing. 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.

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Position Qualifications


Required Experience

• Four years human resources experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in human resources or directly related field plus one year of human resources experience
• In three (3) or more of the following areas: recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, training and development, reasonable accommodation, Fair Labor Standards Act
• Applying knowledge of personnel administration
• Reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; compiling data and information for reports; composing written communication; explaining and proposing policies and procedures

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources or directly related field
• 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
• 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 experience working collegially and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies
• Understanding of job analysis methods, and/or job classification concepts

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Degree Requirement
N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Employee Category
Classified


Pay Range
$31.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience and education


Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year


FTE


1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.


A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No


Posting Date
07/31/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is open until filled with a first consideration date of August 14, 2026. Please complete all required documents as requested. In your letter of qualifications using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. A template for the letter of qualification is located here .

Applicant Resources




Background Check Statement


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

EEO Statement


The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.