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HR Business Partner Management

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K - $87K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ April 25th, 2026

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University of Utah is hiring an HR Business Partner Management (Associate Director, Human Resources) to serve as the primary HR contact for assigned university business units. The role involves providing HR guidance on workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations while partnering with university leadership to implement HR strategies and lead an HR team.

Highlights

  • Lead and develop HR policies, programs, and training while ensuring compliance with regulations.

  • Serve as subject matter expert for HR issues and mentor HR staff members.

  • Provide customer service by resolving complaints and promoting HR services.

  • Collaborate on university-wide committees and foster institutional relationships.

  • Manage and support a Human Resources team including specialists and generalists.

  • Requires knowledge of employment laws, HR principles, and effective leadership skills.

  • Anticipated salary range: $75,000 - $87,000 based on qualifications and job level.

  • Minimum qualifications include bachelor’s degree plus 10 years (or master’s plus 8 years) of related HR experience and SPHR and/or SHRM-CP certification or completion within a year.

  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Supports university business units in compliance with University policies and Federal and Utah laws.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 04/24/2026
Requisition Number PRN44842B
Job Title HR Business Partner Management
Working Title Associate Director, Human Resources
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M5 - Associate Director, M4 - Senior Manager
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 00410 - Human Resources
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $75,000 - $87,000
Close Date 07/24/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 05/04/2026
Job Summary
University of Utah Human Resource Management (UHRM) is committed to customer service, efficiency, and ensuring University leaders have the capacity to focus on the business and strategies of their colleges, departments, or units. The Human Resources Associate Director is the primary point of contact for assigned university business units to provide Human Resources guidance and services which include but are not limited to workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, Human Resources compliance, onboarding and off-boarding, and employee relations/liability management.

The Human Resources Associate Director supports assigned business unit or region by promoting, communicating, and implementing human resource strategies and initiatives and builds and maintains instrumental business relationships. Advises customers regarding University policies and Federal and Utah laws. Partners with university leadership on business and people initiatives; driving improvement and engagement activities, assisting with the alignment of organizational initiatives, and implementing employment strategies.

The HR Associate Director is required to work on campus at least twice per week, or more often depending on needs of their customers. They may have the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. The incumbent will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.

The HR Associate Director leads a Human Resources team that may include Employee Relations Specialists and/or Human Resources Generalists. As a member of the management team in Human Resource Management, work with Human Resources executive and administrative leadership to implement the human resource strategies for the organization.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated salaries based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities

1. Interprets existing policies and contributes to the development, implementation, and administration of new HR policies/procedures to effectively administer and improve HR programs, processes, and training; ensures compliance with HR policies, procedures, and practices.
2. Serves as a subject matter expert to team members and customers in addressing and resolving HR issues; remains current on HR advancements to improve HR administration.
3. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.
4. Ensures competency of staff, determines departmental training needs, develops and presents educational programs and training as needed, mentors, coaches and oversees ongoing staff performance management.
5. Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.
6. Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer service and administrative plans and policies.
7. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Directly related work experience may include:

  • Demonstrated understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures with a thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, in a high volume, fast-paced HR environment

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner Management: Functions autonomously with very limited guidance from Senior HR Director. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
SPHR and/or SHRM-CP certified, or complete within 1 year of hire.
Anticipated pay range: $75,000-$80,000

Associate Director, HR Business Partner Management: Functions autonomously and acts as a resource to other HR Business Partner Managers. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
SPHR and/or SHRM-CP certified, or complete within 1 year of hire.
Anticipated pay range: $76,000-$87,000
Preferences
Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related area may be preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.




Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu


https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.


As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
  3. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * This position is hybrid in the Salt Lake City area. Are you able to work onsite downtown as required by the position?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

 

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