Job Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner, as a strategic partner, aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business unit(s). Serves as an expert consultant to management on human resources related issues.  Acts as an employee champion and change agent. Assesses and anticipates HR-related needs within designated business unit(s). Proactively communicates needs to the health system human resources department and business unit management to develop integrated people solutions. Formulates partnerships across the health system human resources function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Maintains business literacy as it relates to the financial position, culture and engagement, business objectives and goals of designated business unit(s).

Under general direction and with latitude for independent judgment, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply professional human resources techniques and expertise to identify solutions and deliver results that enable business execution.
• Provides consultative decision support to management on complex leadership and human resources issues.
• Maintains relationships and collaborates with HR Specialists such as Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Professional Learning and Development, Payroll, Diversity and Inclusion and Employee/Labor Relations to develop solutions to business challenges. 
• Serves as a contributing member of the extended leadership team(s) of designated business unit(s).   Contributes to the overall business strategy and its execution by partnering with the business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities. 
• Advises management on organization policies, procedures and regulations, and other compliance related issues. 
• Provides performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and engagement, increase productivity and retention. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business or Health Care Administration or related and 5 years of relevant progressively responsible experience, preferably in the area of Human Resources. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master degree preferred.

Work Days:

Mon- Friday. Days

Message to Applicants:

 

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