SR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to operational and clinical leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives. The role supports business units and operates with a high degree of autonomy in day-to-day HR execution while partnering closely with the Director, HR Partnerships to align with broader HR strategy and organizational priorities. The Senior HR Business Partner champions a culture rooted in organizational values, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role drives initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and operational excellence across people processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in a healthcare or matrixed environment.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, leadership coaching, and HR consulting.
Strong business acumen and ability to operationalize strategy within defined frameworks and direction.
Experience supporting leaders in workforce planning, talent management, and organizational change.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or matrixed-environment HR experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational and clinical leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into practical HR strategies, serving as a primary HR advisor for assigned client groups.
Collaborate with the Director, HR Partnerships to align local and functional HR strategies with enterprise priorities and ensure consistency in approach, messaging, and execution.
Lead and support workforce planning by assessing staffing needs, identifying risks and gaps, and partnering with leaders on actionable solutions.
With oversight from the Director, HR Partnerships, manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and advise leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and issue resolution.
Support talent development and succession planning, including assessing talent, identifying high-potential employees, and implementing development plans.
Lead change management initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder alignment, adoption support, and focus on measurable, sustained outcomes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards; lead ongoing HR survey-readiness efforts and coordinate preparation, documentation, and follow-up for Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory reviews.
Analyze workforce metrics and trends, identify risks, and escalate insights to the Director, HR Partnerships to inform strategy and interventions.
Mentor HR Business Partners or Coordinators and provide guidance on HR practices; may provide day-to-day coordination support without formal supervisory accountability.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on core HR processes, including performance management, compensation planning and processes, leave of absence administration, and talent acquisition.
Promote culture, engagement, and retention through leadership coaching and employee experience initiatives.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.