Carnegie Mellon University

HR Business Partner I

Job Profile Summary

The HR business partner I is responsible for:

  • Performing HR-related duties on both a strategic and tactical level for designated college and administrative units.
  • Assisting client groups in developing and driving an HR strategy/people agenda. The position is a key partner to the colleges/administrative units they support and a trusted advisor on employee and workplace matters.
  • Providing leadership in handling employee relations; performance management; employee engagement; organization design and development; diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; policy interpretation and workforce planning activities.
  • Assisting with recruitment, compensation, and other key HR processes and provides a seamless experience to CMU employees as it relates to all HR activities.
  • Assisting the HR business partner II as needed with the most complex issues for designated college and administrative units.

Training and Development Opportunities

In addition to the onboarding fundamentals, HR business partner I's are encouraged to explore the relevant resources provided by our learning partners.