The HR Business Partners are HR professionals who work closely with an organization's senior leaders in order to develop an HR agenda that closely supports the overall strategic goals of the University of Houston. They are also committed to providing direction and guidance to all levels of the divisional units by analyzing, recommending, developing, and administering HR programs, plans, and procedures in a consistent manner. This also includes advising and collaborating with both management and staff regarding resolution of various issues/concerns; and coordinating all activities related to fair employment practices, laws, and regulations.

Feel free to contact your HR Business partner directly for any of your HR related matters. Below are the divisional assignments for your respective areas.

Employee Relations Division Assignments

Academic Affairs and Health Affairs

Alicia Colbert, Lead Senior HR Business Partner

Email: acolbert@central.uh.eduEmail Alicia Colbert

Phone: x37691Call Alicia Colbert

Administration & Finance and Chancellor/President

Yuridia Martinez, Senior HR Business Partner

Email: yemartin@cougarnet.uh.eduEmail Yuridia Martinez

Phone: x31564Call Yuridia Martinez

Advancement, Energy & Innovation, Marketing & Communications, Research, and Student Affairs

Rhea Taylor, HR Generalist

Email: rtaylo21@central.uh.eduEmail Rhea Taylor

Phone: x33774Call Rhea Taylor

Resources

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