Sr HR Business Partner

Department

HR BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS - 108392

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade

121

Job Description

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to all levels of leadership in the organization. This role aligns HR strategies with operational and clinical goals, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies to support a highly reliable, patient focused culture. The Senior HRBP is responsible for acting as a liaison between HR centers of excellence and operational leaders, managing complex employee relations issues, driving employee engagement, supporting workforce development, retention and fostering a healthy workplace culture rooted in Valley Health's mission and values. Works independently without direct supervision, consulting with the Vice President, HR Business Partnerships for unusual and or highly sensitive situations. This role requires leadership, organizational and teaching skills and must be able to maintain a professional and confidential demeanor with employees, medical staff, physicians, and patients/families.

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate with executives, operational leaders, and HR leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies that support clinical and strategic operational goals.

• Provide expert guidance on organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.

• Analyze workforce trends and provide recommendations to reduce turnover, improve engagement, and enhance retention.

• Partner with the HR centers of excellence to communicate operational challenges, inform new programs and services, and support HR initiatives, programs, and work products.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Lead investigations into sensitive employee relations issues including harassment, discrimination, and patient safety concerns.

• Partner with legal, compliance, and risk management to mitigate legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Coach leaders through performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution strategies.

• Support accreditation process and ensure HR compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g. DNV, OSHA, CMS, etc.).

Workforce & Talent Management:

• Support recruitment strategy by working with Talent Acquisition to align hiring with long-term organizational needs.

• Participate in employee onboarding, engagement planning, and workforce development strategies.

• Guide leaders on team structure, role design, and FTE management.

Policy Development & Implementation:

• Interpret and enforce policies and labor laws.

• Review and recommend updates to policies and procedures to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.

Change Management & Culture:

• Support organizational change initiatives including system integrations, leadership transitions, expansions or changes in programs, etc.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the system.

• Serve as a voice of the employee while reinforcing hospital mission and values.

Education

Bachelors Human Resources or related field required.

Experience

Four or more years' related work experience in human resources, with at least two years of generalist experience supporting senior and executive leaders.

Experience working with Tableau, database management tools, statistical reporting software, or decision support systems required.

Certification & Licensures

HR Certification (PHR, SPHR or SHRM-CP) preferred within two years of hire.

Qualifications

Ability to review multiple data sources and prepare and present concise analysis required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Excellent leadership and talent development skills.

Ability to foster growth and professional development of employees and leadership team.

Ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organization and accomplish objectives through influence and relationships.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.