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 HRBP champions a culture rooted in the organization’s values, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, and 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.
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.
No licensure required.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a healthcare or matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational and clinical leaders to understand business priorities, translate them into practical HR strategies, and serve as the 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 coach leaders on performance management, team dynamics, and issue resolution.
Support talent development and succession planning by assessing talent with leaders, identifying high-potential employees, and implementing development plans aligned with enterprise talent strategies.
Lead change management initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder alignment, adoption, and measurement of sustained organizational outcomes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards; lead efforts to maintain continuous HR survey readiness 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 adjustments and targeted interventions.
May 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 to support 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; participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested; and perform other duties as assigned.