Regional HR Business Partner- Hybrid

Provide Human Resources (HR) support to assigned locations.  Consult with management and employees to identify, evaluate, and resolve employee issues and work performance problems.  Support and ensure consistent execution of HR initiatives in the areas of performance management, training, compliance, and employment practices by aligning with the Regional HR teams. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $95,000-$105,000/year depending on experience

• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

• Pet Insurance

• Hybrid work environment with up to 25% travel

Cultivating Strong Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop and Foster Productive Relationships: Cultivate and nurture strong connections with stakeholders to drive alignment and mutual success enthusiastically.
• Facilitate Two-Way Communication: Ensure consistent and meaningful communication between Campus Presidents, offsite Leadership, and Home Office.
• Consult and Resolve Issues: Actively engage with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and resolve employee issues, hotline call reports, and work performance concerns.

Driving Human Capital Excellence

• Support and Execute HR Programs: Enthusiastically implement and manage human capital programs, services, and solutions that align seamlessly with stakeholder objectives.
• Guide Leaders and Drive Solutions: Proactively identify issues, guide leaders, and drive effective solutions to enhance organizational performance.
• Strategic HR Guidance: Provide strategic HR guidance and serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, ensuring consistent administration of compensation policies and HR processes.

Ensuring Compliance and Safety

• Monitor and Drive Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment laws, company policies, and procedures, and guide leaders on performance management activities.
• Foster a Safe Working Environment: Execute safety plans, procedures, and policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation: Partner with local resources to manage worker’s compensation claims and implement return-to-work plans.

Education / Experience

• HS Diploma or GED (required) and seven (7) years progressive HR experience as a generalist, specialist, analyst, or business partner (required) - or -
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (highly preferred) and five (5) years progressive HR experience as a generalist, specialist, analyst, or business partner (preferred)
• Specific experience in education, or other highly regulated field, and multi-site, multi-state environments (highly preferred)

Strong working knowledge of:

• Federal and state employment laws (especially ADAAA, FMLA, and state specific leave/disability regulations), employee relations best practices, and corporate policies and procedures
• Investigatory protocols, procedures, and best practices (e.g. Harassment, discrimination, etc.)
• Principles and procedures for employee relations, engagement, organizational change management, project management, and HR information systems
• Auditing processes and procedures
• Record keeping, versioning, document retention and other administrative processes and procedures
• Worker's compensation practices and processes

Skills

Empowering Employee Support

• Proactive Support Champion: Demonstrate a proactive approach in supporting and assisting employees with their diverse needs.
• Emotional Intelligence: Be aware of others’ reactions and understand why they react as they do.
• Exceptional Listening and Conflict Resolution: Utilize exceptional listening skills and conflict resolution techniques to foster a harmonious work environment.

Innovative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

• Critical Thinking: Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Identification: Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Clear Communication: Present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written format.

Driving Results and Technological Proficiency

• Accountability in a Fast-Paced Environment: Drive and be accountable for results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Technological Savvy: Demonstrate intermediate proficiency with productivity software (MS Office), HRIS (UKG), and other enterprise-level software (Adobe DC, SharePoint, etc.).
• Adaptability and Learning: Communicate, think, learn, and reason effectively, using computers and systems to perform assigned tasks and process transactions.

About Us:
It’s all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!