Career Center

UT Health San Antonio is one of the country’s leading health sciences universities and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. With missions of teaching, research, patient care and community engagement, its schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have graduated 39,700 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields, and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world.  UT Health San Antonio is a 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and is fast becoming known as a place that launches and advances careers. 
 
As an employer, UT Health San Antonio provides:
•    An excellent benefits package with lower-cost health insurance options for employees as well as competitive dental and vision plans.
•    A defined benefit retirement plan with matching contributions higher than the market average.
•    Three to five weeks of paid time off per year, plus sick leave and paid holidays.
•    Discounts at UT Health providers and facilities.

The Strategic HR Partner will collaborate with various internal customers and stakeholders to help lead and drive change management, leadership development, workforce strategy, strategic staffing, organizational design, talent development, employee engagement, and employee relations. The Strategic HR Partner formulates effective partnerships across the Schools and the HR department to deliver value-added services to management and employees.  We are recruiting for two positions, one supporting our School of Nursing and the other supporting our Mays Cancer Center. 

Job Duties:
•    Collaborates effectively with a variety of stakeholders across the institution.
•    Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HRIS to develop solutions, programs and policies/procedures.
•    Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
•    Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
•    Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
•    Works closely with management and employees to improve working relationship, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
•    Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
•    Consults with management, providing HR guidance and interpretation when appropriate.
 

Education:
•    Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
•    Masters degree is preferred. 

Experience:
•    Seven (7) years of professional (exempt) level HR experience is required.
•    Previous supervisory experience. 
•    Must have experience in employee relations and be knowledgeable of employment law.
•    Experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred.
•    PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP is preferred.