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HR Business Partner
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- HR Business Partners 104600
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- 177579 Requisition #
The HR Strategic Partners team at MD Anderson collaborates with institutional leadership to optimize talent, structure, processes, and culture. This group ensures compliance with regulatory standards, drives organizational development, and supports initiatives that advance patient care, research, and education. Through strategic HR solutions, the team fosters a safe, productive, and innovative work environment aligned with MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer.
The primary purpose of the Human Resources Business Partner position is to provide strategic HR consultation and operational support to assigned client areas. This role influences leadership decisions, ensures compliance with HR policies and regulatory standards, and leads initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor, driving solutions that support institutional priorities and workforce needs.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, with extensive experience in strategic HR business partnering, compliance, and accreditation. They demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in HR systems such as PeopleSoft, and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) is preferred. This candidate is adaptable, solutions-focused, and skilled in policy development, workforce planning, and change management.
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $59.13 – Midpoint $74.04 – Maximum $88.94
What’s in it for you:
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Job Duties:
• Lead accreditation and credentialing efforts, including audits and compliance with Joint Commission HR Standards.
• Develop and update HR policies, training modules, and compliance tools for institutional leaders.
• Serve as HR subject matter expert during scheduled and unscheduled survey visits.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, remote work policies, and organizational development.
• Partner with leadership to resolve employee relations issues and ensure compliance with ADA, EEO, and CMS mandates.
• Analyze data to identify trends, conduct gap analyses, and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and institutional committees to advance strategic priorities.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and participate in investigations related to violence or background checks.
• Advise on faculty oversight, performance management, and extended leave accommodations.
• Assist with communication strategies for institutional and departmental announcements.
• Lead accreditation and credentialing efforts, including audits and compliance with Joint Commission HR Standards.
• Develop and update HR policies, training modules, and compliance tools for institutional leaders.
• Serve as HR subject matter expert during scheduled and unscheduled survey visits.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, remote work policies, and organizational development.
• Partner with leadership to resolve employee relations issues and ensure compliance with ADA, EEO, and CMS mandates.
• Analyze data to identify trends, conduct gap analyses, and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and institutional committees to advance strategic priorities.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and participate in investigations related to violence or background checks.
• Advise on faculty oversight, performance management, and extended leave accommodations.
• Assist with communication strategies for institutional and departmental announcements.
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 6 years Professional human resources experience in a complex, fast paced environment.
- Preferred: Significant experience in HR compliance, accreditation, and strategic business partnering.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Preferred: SPHR - Senior Professional in H R Upon Hire or
- Preferred: PHR - Professional in H R Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Upon Hire or
- Preferred: Other Human Resources certifications. Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
