HR Business Partner (Fixed Term)

University Healthcare Alliance•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The HR Business Partner partners with site and regional clinics and practices, working with managers across multiple units to ensure HR deliverables are met. The role represents HR in business decisions and provides input into HR programs, initiatives, and service-delivery strategy based on business needs. It supports the deployment and delivery of HR initiatives and collaborates with the HR team on strategic plan creation, alignment, and implementation. The position supports employee relations, performance management, and organizational development by identifying, developing, and implementing HR solutions tailored to clinic needs; advising leaders and team members on HR policies; and helping leaders manage organizational change. It also supports manager effectiveness, workforce planning, compensation-program administration, training needs assessment, process improvement, and the use of HR business metrics. The role is based with Stanford Medicine Partners, includes 10% travel, and requires adherence to safety, HIPAA, and compliance policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5 years of progressively responsible experience as an HR Generalist, HR Manager, or HR Specialist.
Ability to operate in a complex, changing environment and collaborate across the organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and sound judgment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Expertise in performance management, selection, retention, and conflict resolution.
Very good knowledge of employment law and applicable regulations and legislation.
Ability to think strategically, multitask, and manage multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to influence others.
Ability to build strong partnerships and work closely with line managers, senior leaders, and HR colleagues.
Effective listening, writing, and presentation skills.
Discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work conditions of the role, including occasional driving and frequent lifting or carrying of light items.
Travel requirement of 10%.

Nice To Haves

PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with site and regional clinics and practices and work with managers across multiple units to ensure HR deliverables are met.
Represent HR in business decisions and provide input into HR programs, initiatives, and service-delivery strategy based on business needs.
Support deployment and delivery of HR initiatives and collaborate with the HR team on strategic plan creation, alignment, and implementation.
Identify, develop, and implement HR solutions that interpret and align global programs with clinic needs when appropriate.
Promote effective and efficient delivery of HR solutions and provide business feedback to HR teams to support continuous improvement.
Communicate HR policies and advise team members and leaders on direction.
Consult with business leaders on organizational change and its impact and implications; develop and implement change-management strategies.
Improve manager effectiveness through process support and guidance, including job mapping, workforce management, onboarding, performance management, and self-service tools.
Promote accountability and alignment through identification, development, and use of HR business metrics.
Direct leaders and team members to other HR resources and escalation paths as needed.
Use business and technical understanding to develop people solutions tailored to organizational priorities.
Assess needs to determine program and training requirements that enhance job performance.
Improve efficiencies and refine processes to increase department effectiveness.
Maintain business literacy about the clinic’s financial position, goals, and culture.
Manage workforce planning and assist with administration of compensation programs.
Perform other assigned duties and participate in organization projects as assigned.
Adhere to safety, P4P policies if applicable, HIPAA, and compliance policies.
Execute C-I-CARE standards in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.