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Human Resources Business Partner

University of the Virgin Islands · United States
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$49,000 - $55,000

About the role

University of the Virgin Islands Applicant Portal | Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

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Position Details

Classification Information
Classification Description Professional
FLSA Status Exempt
Position Information
Position Title Human Resources Business Partner
Position Number 120625
Department Human Resources
Job Description The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a key member of the Human Resources and Organizational Development team and is responsible for administering talent acquisition, employee onboarding, temporary employment administration, and faculty contract management functions. The position provides comprehensive human resources support to academic and administrative departments while ensuring compliance with University policies, regulatory requirements, and human resources best practices.

The incumbent partners with hiring managers, department chairs, deans, and administrative leaders to support recruitment and employment initiatives that advance the University’s strategic workforce objectives. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as the primary point of contact for employment processes from recruitment through onboarding and appointment administration.

This position exercises independent judgment in coordinating recruitment activities, processing employment actions, administering faculty contracts, and providing guidance regarding employment procedures. The Human Resources Business Partner contributes to institutional effectiveness through efficient service delivery, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement of human resources processes.

The position supports the University’s mission by ensuring that highly qualified employees are attracted, hired, onboarded, and retained while maintaining exceptional customer service and fostering collaborative relationships across the institution.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Higher Education Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience.
  • Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, onboarding, or employment administration.
  • Experience administering personnel transactions and employee records.
  • Experience utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in higher education human resources.
  • Experience administering faculty appointments and academic employment contracts.
  • Experience with NeoGov or similar enterprise systems.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable professional certification.
Physical Demands
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Repetitive hand movements
  • Travel between campuses
  • Extended computer usage

Posting Details

Posting Details
Posting Number S479
Location St. Thomas
Position Type Full Time
Number of Vacancies- part time
Posted Salary $49,000 - $55,000
Advertised Job Duties Talent Recruitment and Employment Administration
  • Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities for faculty, staff, and temporary positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Prepare and post position announcements and recruitment advertisements.
  • Screen applications and coordinate interview processes.
  • Facilitate candidate communications, reference checks, and selection activities.
  • Coordinate pre-employment requirements including background screenings and employment eligibility verification.
  • Maintain recruitment records and applicant tracking data.
  • Generate recruitment reports and hiring metrics.

Functional Area 2: Employee Onboarding and Orientation
  • Coordinate onboarding activities for newly hired employees.
  • Facilitate new employee orientation programs and onboarding sessions.
  • Ensure completion of employment documentation and institutional onboarding requirements.
  • Coordinate access to University systems, resources, and services.
  • Serve as a resource to new employees regarding policies, procedures, and employment practices.
  • Monitor onboarding effectiveness and recommend improvements.
  • Partner with supervisors to support employee transition and integration into the University.

Functional Area 3: Faculty and Temporary Contract Administration
  • Prepare, process, and track faculty employment contracts, appointment letters, and related personnel actions.
  • Coordinate faculty contract renewals, modifications, and reappointment processes.
  • Maintain records for adjunct, visiting, temporary, and full-time faculty appointments.
  • Administer temporary employment transactions and appointment requests.
  • Monitor temporary employee assignments and contract expiration dates.
  • Ensure employment actions are completed accurately and within established timelines.
  • Collaborate with Academic Affairs, deans, department chairs, and administrative leaders regarding employment actions.

Functional Area 4: Compliance, Reporting, and HR Partnership
  • Ensure compliance with federal, territorial, and University employment regulations and policies.
  • Maintain confidential personnel records and employment data.
  • Assist with audits, accreditation reviews, and compliance reporting.
  • Provide guidance to departments regarding employment procedures and staffing practices.
  • Prepare reports related to recruitment, onboarding, faculty appointments, and temporary employment activities.
  • Recommend process improvements designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
  • Support workforce planning, organizational development, and institutional initiatives.

Other Duties
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Support institutional initiatives and special projects.
Open Date 08/30/2026
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
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