University of Idaho
HR Business Partner
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ July 23rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring an HR Business Partner. This role delivers human resource services by partnering with internal and external customers and advises departments on recruitment, hiring, compensation, employee relations, and compliance with HR regulations. The position also collaborates cross-functionally to develop effective HR solutions and manages various HR functions including performance management and organizational reviews.
Highlights
- Provide HR advice and support on recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, ADA compliance, and other HR areas.
- Interpret and apply university policies, procedures, and business processes independently and timely.
- Coordinate subject matter expertise areas and partner with Employment Services, Benefits, and Payroll teams to form solutions.
- Guide departments on corrective and disciplinary actions, training and development, appeals, grievances, and performance reviews.
- Required human resources experience of four years or a bachelor’s degree plus one year in HR, including expertise in at least three HR functional areas.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree and HR certification preferred.
- Experience with personnel administration, reviewing compliance documents, and composing written communications.
- Preferred skills include independent and team work capability, interpersonal and organizational skills, computer proficiency, and labor law interpretation.
- Position is full-time, non-exempt with pay commensurate with experience and contingent on funding continuation.
- Works within the Human Resource Services department, collaborating closely with university units and external partners.
HR Business Partner Full Description
HR Business Partner
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004949P
Position Title | HR Business Partner
Division/College | Human Resources
Department | Human Resource 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.
Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources
Posting Number | SP004949P
Position Title | HR Business Partner
Division/College | Human Resources
Department | Human Resource 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.
Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources
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 | None
Degree Requirement | N/A: No degree requirement
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 | None
Degree Requirement | N/A: No degree requirement
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
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 | 07/22/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by August 5, 2025 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification. In your letter, explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/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.
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
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 | 07/22/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by August 5, 2025 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification. In your letter, explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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