Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

Gifford is looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to our clinical leaders and employees. This role provides HR expertise across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on attracting and retaining talented healthcare professionals, strengthening engagement, and supporting a thriving clinical workforce.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clinical leadership to align HR strategies with organizational priorities
• Provide guidance in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness
• Support clinical recruitment from position request through onboarding, including candidate screening, compensation market analysis, offer development and negotiations, recruitment compliance, and new hire orientation
• Provide guidance on coaching, performance management, employee relations, investigations, career development, and disciplinary matters
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics
• Identify training needs and facilitate HR programs
• Collaborate with leaders to address clinical workforce needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; Master's degree and/or HR certification a plus
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and applicable federal and state employment laws
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic HR guidance and managing complex employee relations matters
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, coaching, conflict-resolution, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Onsite parking
• 403b retirement plan
• Health plans including dental and vision insurance
• Tax-saving flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Regular performance reviews
• Learning opportunities