HR Business Partner

Palomar Health•Escondido, CA

13d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of HR Operations, and in collaboration with the team leader and Manager Employee and Labor Relations, this position is responsible for supporting all human resources initiatives of the HR processes and functions for their assigned client group(s). The HR Business Partner will build strong working relationships and establish a proactive approach to customer service. Act as primary point of contact for employee and management inquiries regarding HR policies, processes and other human resource related matters, escalating and partnering on major issues to the HR Centers of Excellence (COE), Senior Director of Human Resources and Support Services and the Learning and Development department as appropriate. Assists in coaching leaders, participating in employee performance management and feedback sessions, equipping managers with standard tools for coaching, feedback & planning and assisting leaders including Just Culture resources and education. Acts as the primary resource for leader HR questions, and requests for information and appropriate self-service tools. Promotes and foster a healthy work environment; raise awareness of available programs to assist employees. Interpret and drive departmental action planning as a result of employee engagement surveys and plan actions with department managers. Partners with designated leaders to uphold all compliance standards (Joint Commission, Dept. of Labor, HR policies, etc.) and create an environment of compliance/excellence. Assists leaders in processing timely disciplinary actions up to and including terminations and conducts exit interviews sharing feedback with leaders for process improvement. Support benefits enrollment at the department level. Supports applicable employee leave of absence/return to work inquiries in partnership with the LOA vendor and LOA Coordinator. Participates in developing the communication and training materials for new or revised HR related program introductions. Participates in presentations and/or facilitates learning activities for leaders and staff as applicable. Performs human resource administrative activities involving the interpretation and application of policies, program/process guidelines, HR documentation of events and regulatory requirements for managers and employees.

Requirements

Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail).
Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
2-4 years in related area of Human Resources
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in related field
5+ years in related area of Human Resources
PHR or SHRM-CP Certificatiion

Responsibilities

Support all human resources initiatives of the HR processes and functions for their assigned client group(s).
Build strong working relationships and establish a proactive approach to customer service.
Act as primary point of contact for employee and management inquiries regarding HR policies, processes and other human resource related matters.
Escalate and partner on major issues to the HR Centers of Excellence (COE), Senior Director of Human Resources and Support Services and the Learning and Development department as appropriate.
Assist in coaching leaders, participating in employee performance management and feedback sessions.
Equip managers with standard tools for coaching, feedback & planning and assisting leaders including Just Culture resources and education.
Act as the primary resource for leader HR questions, and requests for information and appropriate self-service tools.
Promote and foster a healthy work environment; raise awareness of available programs to assist employees.
Interpret and drive departmental action planning as a result of employee engagement surveys and plan actions with department managers.
Partner with designated leaders to uphold all compliance standards (Joint Commission, Dept. of Labor, HR policies, etc.) and create an environment of compliance/excellence.
Assist leaders in processing timely disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.
Conduct exit interviews sharing feedback with leaders for process improvement.
Support benefits enrollment at the department level.
Support applicable employee leave of absence/return to work inquiries in partnership with the LOA vendor and LOA Coordinator.
Participate in developing the communication and training materials for new or revised HR related program introductions.
Participate in presentations and/or facilitate learning activities for leaders and staff as applicable.
Perform human resource administrative activities involving the interpretation and application of policies, program/process guidelines, HR documentation of events and regulatory requirements for managers and employees.
Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
Carry out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.