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1mo ago

Human Resources Business Partner

The City of Asheville Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC

1mo ago Closed

Full time Business Partner Business Partnering Employee Relations

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 4, 2026).

Job Description

The City of Asheville is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor and support resource for City leadership and employees. This onsite role in Asheville, North Carolina supports talent acquisition, employee relations, and engagement strategies that help strengthen an inclusive organizational culture.

Responsibilities

Advise supervisors on appropriate responses to performance issues, including coaching and discipline.
Support leaders in assigned departments with administration of Human Resources policies and procedures, including areas such as time and attendance, leave, disability accommodation, compensation, and corrective action.
Interpret and apply City policies for supervisors in a trusted advisor capacity.
Administer talent acquisition and selection processes in collaboration with hiring authorities.
Promote hiring efforts online and in person to help maintain appropriate candidate volume.
Screen applicants for qualifications and job fit, and participate in interviews as appropriate.
Obtain approvals for hiring and offers, then issue verbal and written offers of employment.
Apply the City’s formal total rewards program to guide leaders through relevant decision-making.
Guide leaders through formal review processes to determine offer terms and support other discretionary requests with compensation implications, including position parameter changes and establishment of interim assignments.
Author and edit job descriptions for new and existing positions in collaboration with departmental leadership, flagging significant changes for analysis of potential fiscal or compensation impact.
Assist stakeholder departments with collecting and analyzing people-centric data to support workforce planning.
Collaborate with department leaders to forecast needs, plan work statements, and implement recruitment strategies.
Input and authorize changes to people-centric data in HR information systems (HRIS) in accordance with formal delegation of authority.
Steward the integrity of data housed in the HRIS.
Perform administrative investigations as authorized and directed to address allegations of misconduct, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing data, documenting findings, and recommending corrective action as appropriate.
Support grievance processes and help mediate conflict resolution efforts.
Meet with employees to address concerns or complaints and recommend appropriate solutions.
Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives and propose change initiatives to refine policies and procedures to better meet departmental and organizational goals.
Stay current on laws, regulations, and trends affecting the HR profession and HR operations.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field required, supplemented by a minimum of two years of experience in employee relations, strategic consulting and talent acquisition; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification in Human Resources, such as Society of Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to evaluate, audit, and/or assess data using established criteria, including exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and referencing results to identify and select alternatives.
Ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence to coordinate programs or activities and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including calculation of decimals and percentages; may include operations with fractions, and computing discount, interest, ratios, and measures such as surface areas, volumes, weights, and other calculations.
Ability to apply principles of influence systems, including motivation, incentive, and leadership, and exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and resolving problems.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity when evaluating information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria (as distinct from clearly measurable or verifiable criteria).
Ability to analyze complex information, draw logical conclusions, evaluate data from multiple sources, proactively identify potential issues, develop effective solutions, question assumptions, consider alternative perspectives, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Physical ability requirements for light work: lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 10 pounds; regular sensory input including color perception, shape or pattern recognition, and hearing or speaking in routine situations; essential functions performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Location and Work Setting

Asheville, NC (onsite)

Experience and Education

Minimum experience: 2 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field

Technology

HR information systems (HRIS)

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2mo ago

Director of Talent Acquisition

University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC

2mo ago Closed

$85k - $90k/yr Full time Applicant Tracking System Application Tracking System Business Partner

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 13, 2026).

Job Description

UNC Asheville, a public university located in Asheville, North Carolina, seeks a Director of Talent Acquisition to steer the design and management of proactive recruitment and onboarding initiatives. This onsite role collaborates with hiring managers and campus leaders to shape long-term workforce planning and deliver an inclusive recruitment lifecycle. The position offers a salary range of USD 85,000 to 90,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Directs the creation and governance of innovative talent acquisition programs that enhance recruitment and onboarding across the university.
Guides long-range workforce planning and recruitment strategies to ensure an efficient, effective, and inclusive lifecycle.
Develops and evaluates programs for sourcing, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding talent.
Engages potential candidates through social media, professional networks, recruiting events, and strategic sourcing channels.
Forges strong partnerships with hiring managers and campus leaders to align recruitment plans with departmental needs.
Acts as the primary contact for the end-to-end recruitment process from requisition creation to onboarding.
Advises managers on systems, processes, and procedures; coordinates advertising strategies; manages job postings and timelines; supports screening and candidate selection; guides search committee composition and interview processes; and assists with final candidate selection.
Creates, delivers, and maintains search committee training for all staff positions, ensuring understanding of employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and relevant UNC System and NC OSHR regulations.
Monitors processes and applicant pools, guiding search chairs to support fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring.
Oversees all staff onboarding procedures to provide a welcoming and consistent experience for new employees.
Leads and develops team members through coaching, feedback, and professional development to sustain an engaged, high-performing team.
Demonstrates adaptability, strong organizational skills, creativity, and deadline-driven execution; leads large-scale recruiting initiatives by developing solutions, guiding implementation, and managing change.
Reviews and updates policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state law.
Exercises independent judgment to set goals, establish timelines, and identify opportunities for improvement; contributes to broader Office of Human Resources projects that support the university mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of progressively responsible experience applying HR best practices in alignment with organizational goals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Technologies

MS Office
Google Workspace
Adobe Creative Suite
Ellucian Banner system

Posting Details

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for the position; documents submitted become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.
Official verification from each college or university attended is required upon employment and may be requested by Human Resources or the National Student Clearinghouse; employee is responsible for related expenses; degrees must be from an accredited institution.
If no applicants meet the required competency and training, management may consider other applicants; salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
UNC Asheville conducts pre-employment background investigations; new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; direct deposit is required.
Posting Number: E0560
Posting date: 06/09/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Background/E-Verify
Credential Verification
University Safety

Supplemental Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity? UNC Asheville website; The Chronicle of Higher Education; Higher Ed Jobs; Indeed; Inside Higher Ed; LinkedIn; HERC; NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security); UNC System website (northcarolina.edu); X (formerly Twitter); Circa (formerly Local Job Network); NorthCarolinaDiversity.com; Other

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