HR Business Partner Director, Academics

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Advocate Health, we're committed to helping people live well by creating an environment where teammates can thrive, grow, and deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve. We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner Leader to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders and drive strategic people solutions that support business performance, organizational effectiveness, and teammate engagement. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you'll partner closely with leaders to anticipate workforce needs, guide organizational strategy, and deliver innovative solutions that strengthen culture, leadership capability, and business outcomes. You'll play a critical role in connecting business objectives with human capital strategies that position Advocate Health for continued success. This opportunity offers the chance to serve as a strategic consultant and thought partner to leaders across the organization, helping shape workforce strategies, organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and change management initiatives. You'll leverage business acumen, HR expertise, and data-driven insights to develop integrated solutions that address complex business challenges while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll collaborate across Human Resources Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, and business leadership teams to ensure people strategies align with organizational priorities and drive meaningful results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated success supporting organizational strategy, workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations, and leadership consulting.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience directing comprehensive Human Resources functions within a complex organization.
Advanced consulting skills with demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies that address complex business challenges.
Experience supporting change management, succession planning, workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational design initiatives.
Deep knowledge of Human Resources disciplines including performance management, employee relations, compensation, employment law, diversity and inclusion, and regulatory compliance.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data, benchmarks, workforce metrics, and research to guide business decisions.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders, negotiate solutions, and drive business outcomes.
Strong business, financial, and healthcare industry acumen with an understanding of how workforce decisions impact organizational performance.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining responsiveness and exceptional service delivery.
Self-directed, adaptable, and proactive with the ability to anticipate client needs and develop strategic solutions.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Strongly preferred experience working within an academic healthcare environment (e.g., academic medical center, School of Medicine, faculty practice plan, or teaching hospital), with an understanding of the unique dynamics between clinical, academic, and administrative stakeholders.
Experience advising senior executives and leading large-scale organizational change initiatives.
Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-wide talent and organizational effectiveness programs.
Expertise utilizing HR analytics and workforce data to influence strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted Human Resources business partner and consultant to leaders on business and people-related matters.
Translate organizational culture, values, and brand expectations into impactful HR solutions and service delivery.
Guide short- and long-term workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness strategies.
Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational restructures and workforce transformation initiatives.
Analyze workforce trends, organizational metrics, and business data to identify opportunities and develop effective HR programs and solutions.
Research, develop, and implement innovative people strategies that support business objectives and organizational priorities.
Provide performance management coaching and guidance to leaders, including career development, corrective action, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness.
Coach leaders on behaviors and decisions that reinforce organizational culture and drive engagement.
Build strong partnerships with executives and operational leaders while appropriately challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making.
Maintain expertise in employment policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and employment law to mitigate organizational risk and ensure compliance.
Design and deliver leadership development, capability-building, and learning initiatives aligned with strategic priorities.
Serve as a liaison between HR Operations and business leaders to ensure effective execution of Human Resources programs and processes.
Partner across Human Resources functions to implement integrated talent, leadership, workforce, and organizational solutions.
Act as a change champion by supporting leaders and teams through complex business transformations.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program