HR Business Partner I - Health (Finance)

USF Health is a regional branch of the University of South Florida that houses the academic medical center comprised of Morsani College of Medicine, College of Public Health, Taneja College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing and School of Physical Therapy. Central Human Resources (CHR) consists of multiple areas of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Classification & Compensation; Employee and Labor Relations; Continuous Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Business Partners and Talent and Learning Management. USF Human Resources is embarking on a multi-year transformation focused on a Human Resources strategy that elevates our people so that the University and culture support a competitive workforce advantage in line with our strategic plan.

USF Health Office of Human Resources strategically partners with CHR to provide services, programs and support to USF Health team members while fostering a positive work culture, one in which employees collaborate with one another, feel comfortable sharing their concerns with management, and feel appreciated for their important work-an ideal environment for reducing employee turnover and encouraging collaboration.

The HR Business Partner I - Health serves as a liaison between employees/managers of a business unit, division, or profit center and the corporate human resources function. This position will work to create a desired workplace culture and an engaged workforce through USF?s policies, programs, and practices. Performs work under leadership of the Director of Health HR (or other executive leader) and may receive direction from the Senior HRBP - Health and/or the HRBP II - Health.Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of HR experience.

A combination of education and experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

Preferred: Qualifications:

Experience in higher education HR.

Experience with Oracle HCM.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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• Conducts routine meetings with respective administrative units to determine HR needs and refer to the appropriate HR group as necessary.
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• Provides administrative HR support, ensuring alignment with university policies, goals, and objectives. Partners with HR areas of expertise, as appropriate.
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• Completes HR actions for assigned college(s), ensures accuracy, and follows up on the status as necessary; prepares offer letters and appointment/compensation documents; updates position descriptions.
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• Partners with the Foreign Influence Consultant for new hires, as necessary.
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• Supports the visa application process for foreign national hires.
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• Supports the onboarding and orientation process; distributes new hire paperwork; completes employment verifications and reference checks; initiates background checks; conducts orientation activities.
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• Conducts employee check-ins throughout the employee lifecycle to ensure the proper onboarding experience.
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• Partners with the Recruiting team and hiring manager for all recruitment efforts; ensures hiring managers and committees receive proper training; provides routine check-ins throughout the hiring process.
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• Prepares queries and reports from the HRIS system to support HR initiatives.
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• Supports the payroll functions and ensures compliance with university policies; troubleshoots payroll issues as they are identified and facilitates corrective measures.
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• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to senior-level staff.
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• Other duties as assigned.
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