Our University of Alaska Business Partners (BP's) are based at each university and the System Office to collaborate with university leadership. This role strengthens human resources service to UA by being proactive in coaching and supporting leaders and colleagues with issues related to work challenges, change management efforts, and managing performance effectiveness to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. The ideal candidate can mix campus experience with a seat at the UA HR leadership table to allow for conversing at multiple levels.
To thrive in this role, the successful candidate must have excellent relationship-building skills, and be able to demonstrate experience and effectiveness in HR process, process improvement and employee engagement including labor and employee relations matters. Must possess the ability to analyze problems and develop strategies.
This is a range recruitment for an HR Business Partner position within Human Resources. The successful candidate may be hired at Level 3 or Level 4, depending on qualifications and experience. Placement within the range will be determined based on demonstrated competencies, education, and relevant experience.
At Level 3 (Grade 81), work is performed under long-range administrative direction and is large in complexity or scope. Act as consultant in subject area. Evaluate requests and make decisions in subject area and commit department to major obligations; make recommendations to general counsel and executive management; create and implement complex strategies and plans. Evaluate and identify potential opportunities and partners, and negotiate, monitor and administer complex agreements. Ensure university community is aware of obligations as they relate to area of expertise and coordinate training and information sessions where appropriate. Lead employees or consultants as necessary. Collect, analyze, interpret and solve complex problems and data. Create reports, presentations, and responses to requests for information. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; advise management of potential problems and findings when violations exist; institute procedures to correct violations; and serve as a liaison between internal and external entities, and the University. May write grants to secure funding. This level is distinguished from lower levels by having advanced knowledge in subject area, authority to identify opportunities and commit the department to major expenditures.
At Level 4 (Grade 82), work is performed under long-range administrative direction and is large in complexity AND scope. Serve as subject matter expert. Positions at this level have the authority to create and implement the most complex strategies, plans and commitments that may impact the MAU. Make recommendations to executive management and ensure university community is aware of obligations. Ensure program integrity and compliance that is the most complex. Research technologies to develop and implement appropriate solutions to problems. Identify financial needs and write grants to secure funding. Evaluate and identify potential opportunities and partners, and negotiate, monitor and administer complex agreements. Ensure integrity of program and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; advise management of potential problems and findings when violations exist; institute procedures to correct violations. Create reports, presentations, training sessions and respond to requests for information. Supervise staff. Serve as a liaison between internal and external entities, and the University. This level is distinguished from other levels by having expert knowledge, ability and authority to develop and commit the MAU to programs, write grants, and supervision of staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
For Level 3 (Grade 81):
Master's degree in related field and five years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
For Level 4 (Grade 82):
Master's degree in related field and seven years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. PhD preferred.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule . This position is a range recruitment at Grade 81 or Grade 82. The Business Partner position is assigned to the University of Alaska salary grid and has a hiring range that begins at Step 1. However, the position offers significant flexibility in salary placement based on the successful candidate's education, experience, skills, and overall qualifications. Final salary will be determined through the hiring process and negotiated with the selected applicant, consistent with University compensation practices and available funding.
Application review will begin on October 26, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.
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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at sjrandazzo@alaska.edu.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
