Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Nursing

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), Nursing is a strategic and highly visible HR leader supporting BMC’s inpatient nursing teams. In this role, you will partner closely with nurse leaders and frontline caregivers to create a positive, consistent, and equitable employee experience, helping to advance our mission of providing exceptional care to every patient, every day. You will serve as a trusted advisor to nursing leadership, providing expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, leader development, and change management. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, visibility, and impact. You will help drive culture, support leader capability, and influence operational excellence across one of the hospital’s largest and most critical workforce segments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, in related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels, especially in a dynamic clinical setting.
Demonstrated success resolving complex employee relations and labor‑related issues.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, use sound judgment, and provide balanced, practical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable working with data to drive decisions.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and objective in high‑stakes or contentious situations.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
High degree of integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in HR, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Prior experience supporting nursing or clinical operations preferred.
Experience in a unionized environment, including employee relations and contract interpretation, preferred.
Healthcare experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR advisor to Inpatient and Ambulatory nursing leadership, providing thought partnership, coaching, and guidance on people‑related decisions.
Build collaborative, trust‑based relationships with nurse managers, directors, and frontline staff.
Provide expert support on employee relations for both represented and non‑represented employees; collaborate closely with Labor Relations on union matters.
Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements while promoting a culture of consistency, fairness, and respect.
Lead or contribute to initiatives in workforce planning, talent development, retention, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, OD&E, and HR Operations) to deliver seamless HR service.
Support leaders through organizational changes, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and employee support.
Use data to assess trends, anticipate workforce needs, and propose actionable solutions.
Maintain a strong, consistent presence on units to build relationships and foster a positive, engaged nursing environment.