Senior HR Business Partner

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $119K - $175K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ May 18th, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior HR Business Partner. The role involves partnering with leaders across assigned client portfolios to develop and implement people strategies, providing expert HR guidance, and delivering effective HR solutions tailored to client needs. The Senior HR Business Partner utilizes deep knowledge of HR practices, labor law, and organizational strategy to navigate complex HR matters and support leadership decisions.

Highlights

Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies in partnership with leadership across client portfolios.
Provide expert strategic HR guidance grounded in knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and organizational policies.
Serve as primary contact for clients, delivering tailored HR solutions and navigating complex HR issues.
Requires expertise in employee relations, compensation, HRIS systems, and organizational policies.
Must possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence senior leaders.
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7 years of progressively diverse HR experience required.
Preferred qualifications include experience with labor unions, SHRM or PHR certifications, and supervisory experience.
Expected salary range: $119,400 to $175,100 annually, with potential maximum up to $230,800.
Role supports multiple UC Irvine campus locations with some travel and hybrid work possibility.
Total Rewards include competitive benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.