Human Resources Business Partner

University of Vermont Health Network • Malone, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner consults with leadership and staff on human resource matters and serves as the primary liaison between Human Resources and designated departments. The role builds and maintains effective partnerships with department leaders to help achieve human resource goals aligned with organizational strategy and cultural initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Business Partner works to positively influence employee and leadership behaviors in support of organizational values and strategic initiatives. In partnership with HR colleagues in recruiting, compensation, benefits, retention, and employee health, the role delivers timely, integrated services that support organizational business objectives. It maintains knowledge of the organization’s and departments’ business functions and objectives and provides consultation and guidance on employee relations and policy interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of Human Resources experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four years of Human Resources experience.
• Personal computer and word-processing ability.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized, service-oriented, and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to set priorities, multitask, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• As applicable, training and competency in attending to the special needs and behaviors appropriate to the ages of patients receiving care.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leadership and staff on human resource-related issues.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the HR department and designated departments.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with department leaders to support their HR goals and align them with organizational strategy and cultural initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Positively influence employee and leadership behaviors to reflect organizational values and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with HR colleagues in recruiting, compensation, benefits, retention, and employee health to provide timely, integrated services supporting organizational objectives.
• Maintain business literacy about organizational and departmental functions and objectives.
• Provide consultation and guidance on employee relations and policy interpretation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level