HR Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior HR leadership to carry out people strategies that support hospital operations and workforce priorities.
• Lead and resolve sensitive employee relations matters by conducting thorough reviews, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate action.
• Counsel managers on performance concerns, disciplinary steps, workplace conduct, and consistent application of company policies.
• Support union-related activities by interpreting labor agreements, addressing grievances, and assisting with labor relations issues in partnership with leadership.
• Provide practical coaching to supervisors and department leaders on team management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Contribute to organizational development and change initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and overall workforce effectiveness.
• Work with operational stakeholders to identify staffing and people-related challenges and develop HR solutions aligned with business needs.
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation, labor requirements, and internal policies at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Review workforce data and trends to identify improvement opportunities that enhance employee experience and organizational performance.
• Partner with HR colleagues and shared service teams to deliver consistent support across the full employee lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience with substantial focus on employee relations and labor relations, SHRM + SCP preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing complex workplace investigations and resolving sensitive employee issues.
• Experience working in unionized environments, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong ability to build credibility with leaders and influence decision-making across multiple levels of an organization.
• Solid understanding of employment law, labor regulations, and established HR practices.
• Excellent communication, judgment, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Healthcare or hospital experience and familiarity with HR systems such as Google Workspace, Lawson, or similar platforms are preferred.