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University of Alabama

HR Business Partner I

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $74K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an HR Business Partner I. This role acts as the main contact for HR issues within assigned colleges or units, collaborating with HR teams and leadership to implement HR initiatives that align with strategic priorities and ensure policy consistency across classification, compensation, recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.

Highlights
  • Main responsibilities include serving as the primary HR contact, partnering with leadership, and managing initiatives in classification, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, recognition, professional development, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and workforce planning.
  • Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Compensation ranges from $56,600 minimum to $73,600 midpoint, salaried E9 pay grade.
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree with four years of HR experience in multiple functional areas or a master’s degree with two years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations and ability to apply HR principles compliantly.
  • Skills in problem-solving, relationship building, coaching, communication, organization, and adaptability are essential.
  • Preferred qualifications include HR experience in higher education, familiarity with similar organizational environments, and HR certification.
  • Works within the HR Business Partners department (506132) under Finance and Operations.
  • Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Requires passing a pre-employment background check with an individualized review process for any prior convictions.