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Explore Jobs Skip to Main Content Press Control+M to start dragging object ptnbsid=AE4d2Kr3lTFPD23IsLVrRf8TpXQ%3d Crookston Duluth Morris Rochester Twin Cities MyU : For students, faculty, and staff Back Job Description Job Description More Actions Previous Job Job Title Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 376628 Location Twin Cities Job Family Human Resources Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Code 8182GT Employee Class Civil Service Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview The Athletics Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the dedicated HR partner for the Athletics Department, providing expert guidance and operational support across the full employee lifecycle. This role functions as both a trusted advisor and a consultative problem-solver — partnering with administrators, coaches, and staff to align HR strategies with departmental objectives while ensuring consistent, equitable, and compliant HR practices. The HRBP brings a balance of transactional accuracy and strategic thinking to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll auditing, complex HR consultation, and employee engagement. A passion for college athletics and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and belonging are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities HR Operations (20%) Advises on the full-time employee lifecycle — including hiring, onboarding, compensation, leaves, performance management, and exit process. Reviews offer letters, employment agreements, and all TDX transactions. Monitors compliance with required institutional trainings (i.e. PIPSM, Clery Act, Protection for All, Safety of Minors) and I-9 processing. Responsible for assisting with the employee reclassification process, managing the Performance Appraisal Tool (PAT) process and the probationary reviews. Also supports HR Coordinator as needed with student workers, temporary employees, casual employees, and volunteer lifecycle. Athletics Recruiting Support (15%) Partners with hiring managers as search chair for open positions, advising on inclusive sourcing strategies, behavioral interviewing, collecting interview documentation, and providing guidance on Athletics search process. Reviews and approves job postings and offer letters. Evaluates recruitment metrics to continuously refine hiring strategies. Maintains Search Process document in accordance with University, NCAA and state laws/policies. Complex HR Consultation (15% ) Provides expert guidance to supervisors and managers on policy interpretation, Civil Service Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, employment law, and workforce planning. Collaborates with the Deputy Athletic Director/Chief of Staff on strategic solutions to emerging people challenges. Partners with the Office of Equity & Diversity, Office of General Counsel, and Office of Human Resources as needed for employee matters. Employee Relations (10%) Serves as the primary point of contact for workplace concerns, conducting thorough, impartial investigations. Collaborates with managers on performance improvement plans and conflict resolution. Monitors employee relations trends to identify systemic issues and develop proactive supervisor resources. Employee Engagement, Action Planning & Inclusion (10%) Analyzes employee engagement survey results and advises leadership on targeted action plans. Administers pulse surveys, stay interviews, and focus groups to gather ongoing feedback. Leads or supports initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Partners with managers to develop recognition and professional development programs. Onboarding & Offboarding (10%) Develops and maintains onboarding materials and facilitates onboarding for full-time employees to create a consistent, high-quality, and immersive new hire experience. Manages offboarding, including exit interviews. Analyzes onboarding and exit data to identify t