Fayetteville, Arkansas
Charlottesville, Virginia
White Plains, New York
New York, New York
Kingsville, Texas
Posted: 10-Apr-26
Location: Denton, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
Internal Number: 513438
Position Overview
The UNT System Human Resources Department is seeking to hire a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. This role serves as a strategic HR partner, fostering strong relationships across departments to support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. It leverages HR data to inform decision-making, ensures policy compliance, and guides departments through change management and process improvements. The position also supports professional development, compensation and classification strategies, and contributes to HR program enhancements. Through cross-functional collaboration and independent project management, it ensures seamless HR service delivery aligned with university goals.
Job Duties
- Acts as a strategic partner to department leaders and employees by fostering strong relationships, proactively addressing workplace concerns, and enhancing morale and retention through regular strategic rounding. Provides expert guidance on conflict resolution, coaching, progressive discipline, and grievance procedures.
- Use HR analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and support strategic planning. Provide insights that enhance workforce planning and partner with recruitment on talent strategies.
- Interpret and advise on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws. Ensure consistent application and support compliance across departments.
- Support departments through organizational change, restructuring, and process improvement initiatives. Facilitate constructive change and promote continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with departments to identify development needs and deliver targeted training, coaching, and growth strategies aligned with individual and University goals.
- Provide consultative support on job classification, compensation strategies, and market alignment in partnership with other UNT System HR teams.
- Contribute to the enhancement of HR programs by providing feedback, identifying gaps, and supporting implementation of new initiatives that support both UNT System and UNT’s strategic goals.
- Serve as a liaison between departments and UNT System HR functions (e.g., benefits, payroll, compensation) to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Independently manage HR-related projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with the university's priorities.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in HR or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
