HR Business Partner

PeaceHealth•Bellingham, WA

19d

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking an HR Business Partner to oversee and coordinate human resources needs for a community, group of business units, or system-wide initiatives. The position may represent Human Resources on a community leadership team and provides HR expertise to senior leaders. It also mentors HR Partner colleagues and applies knowledge of healthcare to HR best practices, with a focus on change management, leadership development, succession planning, operational effectiveness, and employee relations. The role aligns People and Culture solutions with PeaceHealth’s organizational strategies, objectives, and mission. This position partners with leaders across the organization on people and culture initiatives, develops strategic priorities supporting mission and operational goals, and translates business strategies into HR solutions. It uses workforce analytics to support recommendations and manages complex employee and labor relations matters, including contract administration, grievances, information requests, and engagement with labor representatives. The HR Business Partner advises and coaches leaders and caregivers on People and Culture programs, policies, employment and labor laws, communication, conflict resolution, engagement, development, change management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, and organizational development. In consultation with People and Culture leadership, the role collaborates with organizational leaders, Centers of Expertise, and the HR Service Center to achieve appropriate outcomes. It may also coordinate or lead HR project work involving policy review, process standardization, competency development, and initiative rollouts. The position is listed as a non-employee, non-clinical contractor role, 1.00 FTE, day position. The posting requests that the all-inclusive bill rate be included with each submission but does not specify a rate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
At least 7 years of human resources or equivalent leadership experience, including understanding of a shared services organization.
Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role, with a strong orientation toward relationship development.
Strong employee and labor relations experience, including management of complex investigations, grievances, and impact bargaining.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, federal and state laws, and multiple human resources disciplines.
Knowledge of employee and labor relations.
Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Investigation skills.
Knowledge of organizational and team dynamics and methods for supporting continued improvement.
Ability to develop and present concise information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of healthcare industry operations.
Ability to identify, use, and interpret workforce-related metrics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Extensive and progressive development or knowledge of complex human resources service-line support in a Center of Expertise model.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Recent healthcare industry experience.
SHRM Certified Professional, SHRM Senior Certified Professional, Certified Professional Human Resources, or Certified Senior Professional Human Resources credential.
Proficiency with a major HRIS system.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate HR needs for a community, business units, or system-wide initiatives.
Partner with leaders at all levels on people and culture initiatives and develop strategic priorities supporting mission, operational, and department goals.
Build relationships with leadership and translate business strategies into HR solutions.
Apply analytics and metrics to develop recommendations and solutions.
Manage complex employee and labor relations issues and advise leaders on labor contract administration.
Review supervisory practices and local policies and procedures for compliance with labor contracts.
Participate in labor contract negotiations and engage with labor union representatives.
Respond to grievances and requests for information, using internal resources as appropriate.
Provide expert advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and caregivers on People and Culture programs, policies, procedures, laws, communication, conflict resolution, engagement, development, change management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, and organizational development and design.
Collaborate with leadership, Centers of Expertise, and the HR Service Center to balance caregiver needs, policies, procedures, regulatory compliance, and PeaceHealth’s mission, values, and strategies.
May coordinate or lead HR project work, including policy review, process standardization, competency development, and initiative rollouts.
Mentor HR Partner organization colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.