Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (NB and VacaValley Hospitals)

About the role

This role serves as a trusted advisor partnering with leadership as, aligning human resources strategies with organizational goals, workforce planning, employee engagement, labor and employee relations, talent management, and change management initiatives, ensuring consistent execution of HR programs, policies, and workforce strategies across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operation’s leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Consults with management and provide guidance on human resources matters.
• Meets with leaders in area regularly and participates in operation meetings as requested.
• Possess a deep understanding of the business model, diagnose organizational needs, connect and deploy team capabilities, and consult with customer groups on operational strategies to improve business performance through people.
• Leads programs and initiatives, champions the organization's culture, and develops practical local solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and labor laws.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on performance and employee relations matters, conducting investigations and resolving complex issues.
• Supports PIP, corrective action, termination and RIF processes.
• Coaches leaders to reduce risk to the organization, assists in resolving workplace issues.
• Manages accommodation, and fitness for duty processes.
• Collaboratively works with the Manager of Labor Relations, interprets collective bargaining agreements and supports labor relations activities, including grievance.
• Supports performance management, check-ins, goal setting, evaluations, career development and coaching.
• Partners with leadership on succession planning, growing staff and leadership development initiatives.
• Works closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Coordinates as appropriate with learning leaders to develop programs.
• Coaches leaders to enhance their people-leadership capabilities.
• Ensures the quality of HR service delivery through effective collaboration with our HR operational services.
• Trains at least one HR topic for the organization.
• Stays abreast and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO).
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures consistently across departments.
• Supports audits and regulatory requirements, particularly in healthcare environments if applicable.
• Supports change initiatives, including restructuring, mergers, or process improvements.
• Coaches leaders/staff on change management best practices.
• Leads, coaches, hire and develop a team of HR Business Partners to ensure effective support of organizational and departmental objectives.
• Advise leaders and partners on employee relations matters, performance.
• Lead or support enterprise HR initiatives, committees, and cross-functional projects aligned with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within a complex healthcare system or large matrixed organization. Minimum of 4 years of experience as an HR Business Partner. Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing HR teams. Experience supporting healthcare operations, including clinical and non-clinical functional areas, strongly preferred. Experience in a union environment preferred. Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare system preferred.
• Knowledge: Substantial HR training, policy writing and interpretation experience required. Knowledge of hospital accreditation standards required.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence across multiple levels of the organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Intermediate proficiency in word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Effective consulting, facilitation, questioning, and group process skills required. Models strong leadership principles and leadership presence. Demonstrates conflict resolution and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence. Must project positively and professionally, consistent with the System’s mission, values, and strategic goals. Capacity to maintain clear thinking, composure, and respect for others under pressure and difficult or challenging circumstances. Requires a high level of comfort with taking initiative and being accountable for team work and service excellence.

Benefits

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.